An announcement from Simon & Schuster’s publisher left the literary community wondering whether blurbs, the little snippets of praise on a book jacket, are all they’re cracked up to be.

Prayers in English had already been included in the Latin services, and complete English services had been introduced at St Paul's and other London churches, but now for the first time the only legal ...

This sweeping novel about the life, loves, struggles and triumphs of a queer English Burmese actor is the topic of our January book club discussion. “Something Rotten,” Andrew Lipstein’s ...

Salah, meaning ‘prayer’ or ‘supplication’, is also known as Namaz among non-Arab Muslims. Salah is one of the five pillars of Islam, which form the core beliefs and practices of the religion.

Two new books, “The Sirens’ Call” by Hayes and “Superbloom” by Carr, argue that our capacity for attention and connection has been devastated by the digital age “Elita” is a novel ...

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Feedback about trading came swiftly, and the Pokemon TCG Pocket creators responded in kind. “However, thanks to your feedback, we understand that some of the restrictions put in place are ...

I love a fitness challenge, so when I was offered the chance to test out a weighted vest I thought it would be a great way to start the new year. As the name suggests, a weighted vest is a gilet-style ...

NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily ...

and never worried about getting eight hours sleep! The Daily Mail Books department chooses their favourite fiction of the century. When 50 American hostages were released on Reagan's inauguration ...

January 31, 2025 • Adam Haslett's compelling novel focuses on the strained relationship between an asylum lawyer and his mother. It's a beautiful appreciation of the all-too-human mess of life.

In her new book, Cho Nam-Joo captures both the universality of sexism and the specificity of women’s experiences. When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose.