Sun City' offers evidence that widespread isolation began long before Americans became absorbed in their phones.

For “Your Island,” “Your Forest” and “Your Farm,” the author and illustrator radically simplified what was on the page.

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

They’re “essential tools for creating boundaries, shifting perspectives, and building resilience,” says Amy Morin, a therapist with 25 years of experience.

Untethered” is a scrupulously realistic novel, and might be called a quiet novel, or a slow novel with little action on stage ...

It has been tempting to view the C.I.A. as omniscient. Yet Coll’s chastening new book about the events leading up to the Iraq War, in 2003, shows just how often the agency was flying blind.

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

“Over three years ago when this list of 850 books to be banned came out in Texas ... I’m one of eight kids, and if I didn’t have a library I don’t know who I’d be today.

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you certainly don’t have to be. In fact, it may be even more insightful if you aren’t. Because there’s a foundational message of slow living and intentionality, it’s the ideal book for the ...

Scholastic is donating 22,000 new books to the Caitlin Clark Foundation, which will then get them in the hands of kids who don't have easy access to books — especially new and popular books that ...