The bestselling author writes in his book, Elizabeth & Margaret: 'She could and would say things to the Queen and, for that matter, the Queen Mother that had even long-serving courtiers shaking ...

By A.O. Scott These refreshingly authentic and playful picture books celebrate the many kinds of love that can fill kids’ lives. By Travis Jonker The writer Kelsey McKinney tries to wrestle ...

When Leopold II, King of Belgium, set about creating his own colony in the Congo, he used elephants - and barbaric cruelty - to clear the impenetrable jungle The Daily Mail Books department ...

The handsome Tudor Revival mansion set on a shaded lot in the bustling heart of Atlanta has long been known as the Margaret Mitchell House.

Margaret Miles-Bramwell, the founder of weight loss company Slimming World, has died aged 76. Miles-Bramwell died in Majorca on Sunday morning, surrounded by her family. The company said in a ...

It may be difficult for many Americans to truly grasp the complex, alienating legacy of Margaret Thatcher. No recent political figure here in the U.S. was so equally loved and hated at the end of ...

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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 ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

On this day in 1944, Alice Walker, novelist and poet, was the eighth child born to sharecroppers in Eatonton, Georgia.

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