Re “Before You Toss That Book …,” by Roger Rosenblatt (Opinion guest essay, nytimes.com, Dec. 28): Like Mr. Rosenblatt, I savor the books on my bookshelves, but a year ago, as I was preparing for a ...

PEN America has released a new report rounding up the top 52 most frequently banned books so far this decade. Compiling data from PEN's index of school book bans from 2021–2025, the list shows that ...

I am an unrepentant book gifter. It is my version of the scented candle, though I give plenty of those too. But while a scent can feel impersonal, books are incredibly intimate. It’s a good way to ...

“I think that literature is serious, if not more serious, than nonfiction. You learn just as much. I think that the world is lacking in empathy and that guys can benefit from literature.” Photo: ...

Slate receives a commission when you purchase items using the links on this page. Thank you for your support. In a chaotic and distressing year, books provided a respite, a chance to commune with ...

Like the common cold, the reading slump and its symptoms will come to us all eventually. The pages don't turn as fast as they used to. The characters don't feel as relatable. The plots don't hit the ...

Children's biographies of trailblazing transgender public figures. An award-winning novel reflecting on what it is like to be Black in America. A series of graphic novels about the love story between ...

Can a 3D Minecraft implementation be done entirely in CSS and HTML, without a single line of JavaScript in sight? The answer is yes! True, this small clone is limited to playing with blocks in a world ...

Ask me what I’m reading at any given moment and I’ll probably rattle off at least three titles, not to mention comics and the occasional textbook I may also be chipping away at in the background.

J.P. Morgan's reading list has provided a glimpse into the literary habits of the wealthy for 26 years. The latest installment of the bank's summer reading list released this week, and features titles ...

This video presents a set of easy-to-follow crochet tutorials designed for beginners. Viewers will learn how to create a charming love letter-themed collection bag, a matching wallet envelope, and a ...