In crime-romance novels, female empowerment is heightened. Lisa J. Hackett and Jo Coghlan report on why the genre is so ...

A worldwide survey asked readers why they’re attracted to crime-romance novels. Crime explores safety and justice. Romance ...

The thrilling, morally dubious world of crime fiction and the emotionally charged realm of romance novels may at first glance seem incompatible. But the blending of these two popular genres makes for ...

Hutchinson’s One Book, One Community Committee did well in selecting its book for this year’s community read – “Ordinary Grace,” by William Kent Krueger. The ...

Malcolm’s letters to a source reveal the intimate relationship behind one of her most influential pieces.

A married father of two, he lives in Los Angeles and is the proud dog dad of three Rhodesian ridgebacks, the breed of dog in ...

It’s a sub-genre where, increasingly, women find love later in life (which, in romance novels, means in their 30s, but, hey, it’s progress). Nee worries she lost crucial dating years to the ...

With its singsong refrain and sleepy-time theme, memorable characters and colorful illustrations, it’s one of the most popular children’s books of all time and still the perfect read to cozy up with ...

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 ...

While many of her contemporaries are playing canasta, she’s releasing her 25th book. There’s no mystery to it, Tyler says: Start on Page 1, then keep writing. By Elisabeth Egan In Charlotte ...

The science behind reading quirks As the daughter of a librarian, I grew up surrounded by books. My mother was the librarian ...

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Breathing Room” has a highly anticipated new book centered around a wedding. Gail Baines struggles to navigate her relationship with her ex-husband ...