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Last Updated on July 9, 2025 by Matt Staff We’re used to seeing history in black and white, distant, silent, and a little ...

We’re only halfway through 2025, but there have already been plenty of standout books published this year. There’s been ...

After I finished college, Leslie Jamison’s The Empathy Exams won my allegiance immediately and forever.

Society A compelling book asks if we are killing off the idea of private life How did we lose the sense that some parts of life should be off-limits rather than open to commodification?

A perfect Father’s Day gift: Celebrate the life and legend of Bob Uecker with this new commemorative book from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

'Open Heart' is written with lyrical delicacy, featuring beautiful Hardyesque descriptions of nature with an intimate tone ...

The director of "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" was inspired by Austen's ability to be both entertaining and deep.

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The Facts of Life star Nancy McKeon has opted for a quieter way of life after finding huge TV success in the ‘80s. After joining the beloved sitcom for season two in 1980 as gritty transfer ...

In her exceptional book “Second Life,” Amanda Hess tries to make sense of the informational excess of modern childrearing.

Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel explains why she didn't release more music after her '80s solo album The actress also discusses returning to Season 2 of ‘Collectors Call’ on MeTV.