Sometimes a good scare is just the thing. These horror stories are deliciously spooky without being too terrifying -- perfect for a fall night by the fire! But it doesn't need to be Halloween time for ...

Ready to go green? Kids today are more conscientious and interested than ever about topics like recycling, climate change, and protecting the planet. The Earth-friendly books on this list are full of ...

In a presentation at the London Book Fair, a BookScan analyst said that many of the trends that led to a small sales increase ...

A new book by the historian Linda Gordon considers seven social movements that transformed the country — not all of them for the better. A major figure in independent publishing, he promoted ...

The months immediately after “giving season” are still the coldest, and every year, Worcester County’s community organizations feel the chill.

By Dwight Garner How the Movies Made Joan Didion a Great American Writer A new book by Alissa Wilkinson argues that the iconic writer’s imagination and signature style were profoundly shaped by ...

Should you get your kids a simple voice phone or a more capable smartphone? What about parental controls? Here's what you need to know along with our top-tested picks for children of all ages ...

Each year ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, and digital media for youth 14 years of age and younger. The Children's Notable lists highlight media for children 14 ...

Jelly Bellies, Goo Goo Clusters, Slo Pokes, Sugar Daddys, Bottle Caps, freshly made waffle cones and candy necklaces coax ...

John Miller took a leaf off his girlfriend Jennifer Garner's book and spent time with his ex-wife Caroline Campbell.

The author and actor, known to many as Penny on ‘Lost,’ discusses the Palisades fire, why she writes fiction and a stunning ...