Books
From gowns to pantsuits, Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, ‘The Look’
On any day during her eight years as first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama said she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a counterpart from another country to digging in her vegetable garden with groups of schoolchildren.
These children’s books from 2025 make great holiday gifts for every age group
Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos. The Associated Press scoured the bookshelves for standout 2025 releases to share the love of reading with your child, student or friend, and came up with this list for the holidays.
Puzzles? Sports? Birdsong? The variety of new nonfiction means there’s something for everyone
Birding. Photography. The great outdoors. Big Macs. Chances are good there's a nonfiction book out there to suit just about anybody on your holiday gift list.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s memoir is coming out in January
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has a book coming out in January, touching upon everything from his swift political rise to the trauma of his home being set on fire.
Literary mystery meets dystopian future in Ian McEwan’s ‘What We Can Know’
When novelists look to the future, the view is often grim. There are a lot more fictional dystopias than utopias.
George Takei to lead Banned Books Week, urging the fight against censorship
Actor-activist George Takei's next project is on behalf of a longtime passion - the right to read.
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.
