Classic novels like Great Expectations and Anna Karenina may have seemed boring when they were taught in school. But a new book says these classics actually provide plenty of reading pleasure for the adults that revisit them.
Host Liane Hansen speaks with writer Jack Murnighan about his book, Beowulf on the Beach.
Michael Crichton's pirates; stories by Alice Munro and Ha Jin; and a history of space exploration.
These volumes will be gracing coffee tables long after the lights and wrapping paper are gone.
Our reviewer picks books the highlights of the year: everything from sci-fi to Norman Rockwell.
Michael Crichton's pirates; stories by Alice Munro and Ha Jin; and a history of space exploration.
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America's Finest News Source has released a book celebrating its 21 years of satire (with a wink).
Sen. John Ensign, Rep. Bart Stupak and Rep. Joe Pitts: All three policymakers are in the fellowship.
The 60th annual National Book Awards were handed out Wednesday night in New York.
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