Debbie Macomber talks about how she launched her career against all odds and what she's learned along the way.

Since 1846, the Associated Press has been bringing us news from around the world. They also do some excellent travel writing.

On December 6, 1969, 300,000 fans converged for "Woodstock West," a free concert at the Altamont Speedway outside of San Francisco, featuring Jefferson Airplane, the Rolling Stones, and more. The Hells Angels provided security—in exchange for free beer. Everything went wrong.

Just a Shot Away author Saul Austerlitz runs down the cast of characters involved in the event commonly described as "the death of the '60s."

The (very funny) author of "I Don't Know How She Does It" discusses her (hilarious!) follow-up novel, "How Hard Can It Be?"

Iconic sandcastles, monsters going camping, and summer friendships formed in the pages of a graphic novel--here are ten new children's books that celebrate summer. 

Gail Carriger, the master of the comic paranormal Victorian steampunk novel, explains why these four historical fantasy novels are among her top reads.

It's Prime Day and a trio of the most popular kitchen gadgets are included in today's deals.  Here they are, along with a couple of my favorite cookbooks to go with each one.

Turns out Sarah Jessica Parker has good taste when it comes to fashion, and books...

On July 14, the International Thriller Writers announced the awards for best hardcover novel, best original paperback novel, best e-original novel, best first novel, and best young adult novel in a ceremony headlined by George R. R. Martin.

A perfect poolside read, two highly anticipated novels, and an investigation into the history of our humanity will keep us happily reading through the summery weekend.

If you're feeling wistful about the past, here's a list to wallow in.

A unique and poignant road trip read, historical fiction set during the Blitz, family drama in Shanghai, and more...

The big news this week was that Michael Ondaatje had won a Man Booker "Golden" award for the best work of fiction published in the past 50 years. But a certain Canadian prize was an early indicator of Ondaatje's future fame. This year, Michael Kaan won it for his debut novel, "The Water Beetles."

Author Tommy Orange speaks with us about identity, Gertrude Stein, and the challenges of growing up as a Native American in urban Oakland, California.

Overindulging at the farmer's market these days?  These books offer a multitude of recipes for preserving, pickling, and fermenting, the season's best fruits and vegetables.