Books
From slaughterhouse worker to literary giant: George Saunders wins National Book Award
George Saunders' path from obscurity to acclaim began some 30 years ago, not long after he finished a novel his wife could hardly stand.
James Patterson and Vicky Ward to write book on UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
After teaming up on a bestseller about the murder of four University of Idaho students, James Patterson and Vicky Ward are collaborating on a book about the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the hunt for his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione.
Fans say new romance bookstores and online groups are giving the genre some overdue respect
Romance novels have always spiced up quiet nights. Now, a genre that has sometimes been dismissed as a guilty pleasure is bringing readers and writers together through social media, book clubs and a growing number of romance-specific bookstores.
‘The Salt Path:’ A book that captured the hearts of millions, but now mired in controversy
"The Salt Path" is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured the hearts of millions and which was subsequently adapted for the big screen, with actors Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs taking the lead roles.
Stephen King to narrate ‘Hansel and Gretel’ audiobook with Maurice Sendak’s illustrations
The audio edition of an upcoming re-telling of the Grimm fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel," which combines the renowned sensibilities of Stephen King's words and the late Maurice Sendak's illustrations, will be narrated by an author who knows the material well.
Former CIA Director William Burns has a book deal for the memoir ‘Diplomat Spy’
Former CIA director and Biden cabinet official William J. Burns is working on a book about his years leading the intelligence agency.
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change’
The wonders of weather, climate, and the vast seas are explored and explained in "Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: Answers to Your Ocean and Atmosphere Questions."
Three books on war and government
Back in 1991, before I became a full-time writer, I was a Defense Department civilian employee.
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Disappearing the President’
Hunting down a time and place of the birth of the left-wing censorship mob takes you to South America.
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Melania’
Much of former first lady Melania Trump's newly published memoir, "Melania," rang true to me.
A roundup of crime, spy and military thrillers
I recall Otto Penzler, the owner of The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City, telling me that mystery, crime fiction, and thrillers were the best-selling genres of books today--and that business was good.
Tori Amos’ first children’s book is an ode to inspiration
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tori Amos is working on a children's book - her first - that she hopes will help young people follow their own paths of inspiration.
