Why I Read Picture Books ... for MyselfA picture book is any day reading, no grandkids requiredFebruary 7, 2025
Literary Agent Betsy Lerner Publishes Her First Novel. At 64.The author of ‘Shred Sisters’ believes age should ‘never stop anyone from doing anything’January 8, 2025
Looking at the Past and Seeing the Future on a Fossil-Hunting AdventureSearching for dinosaur bones and other fossils may spark interest in science, history and climateJanuary 3, 2025
Consider One-Stop Holiday Shopping at BookstoresSomething good to read is always a welcome giftNovember 12, 2024
My Crossword BrainWhat's the real lesson of a crossword puzzle? Persistence and mostly patience. And why are puzzle makers obsessed with Brian 'Eno'?November 5, 2024
'The Thursday Murder Club' Author Introduces New Mystery SeriesRichard Osman talks about 'We Solve Murders' and a new Netflix filmSeptember 24, 2024
My Love for the LibraryA local library's reading program for adults brings back wonderful memories of childhood reading challenges — and the chance to fill a Bingo cardSeptember 18, 2024
Elizabeth Strout's Gift of CuriosityThe Pulitzer Prize winner's latest book, 'Tell Me Everything,' continues the stories of some beloved charactersSeptember 9, 2024
The Distance Between Us: Books Encourage Bonding With GrandchildrenMemoirist Reyna Grande and others talk about sharing stories with the next generationSeptember 6, 2024
Moon Unit Zappa Gets Frank in 'Earth to Moon'The author-actress-musician talks to Next Avenue about her new memoir and the challenges of growing up in the shadow of her visionary fatherAugust 20, 2024
Books and Cooks: How Libraries Advance Culinary LiteracyPhiladelphia Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center offers workshops on nutritious foods from many cultures and invites cooks of all ages to connect around food at the libraryAugust 9, 2024