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By Erica Ackerberg Paul Fussell’s 50-year-old survey of trench warfare deserves a new generation of readers, our book critic writes. The standout essays in Megan Marshall’s “After Lives ...

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This list of feel-good books contains some of my absolute favorites. These are uplifting books that make you happy when you finish the last page. After all, reading a book that makes you happy is ...

Whether you prefer the quiet of a traditional library or the relaxed vibe of a book-friendly cafe, this guide highlights six ...

I was delighted recently to discover that three of my favorite authors, all from extremely different backgrounds and ...

to a selection of a hauntingly good gothic novels and thrillers, your reading challenge won't know what's hit it. Bibliophobia is a seriously sharp and nuanced look at the impact books can have on ...

From memoirs and self-help, to science-based discussion around addiction, these sobriety books take an eye-opening look at the psychology of drinking and mental health, and share practical ways to ...

The Expanse had plenty of source material to work through as the series is based on a series of nine novels from James S. A. Corey, which is the joint pen name of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. There ...

The physical and emotional changes that come with puberty can be challenging for tweens, but these books can help. From expert guides filled with biological facts to the funny Wimpy Kid installment in ...