An announcement from Simon & Schuster’s publisher left the literary community wondering whether blurbs, the little snippets ...

For the novelist Rebecca Makkai, writing blurbs had become nearly a full-time job. She explains why blurbs matter — and why ...

Today's challenge is one that truly will test your visual perception and focus. Can You See the Hidden Word 'Book' in Just 5 Seconds? Imagine a snug, warm living room of the family—a space of ...

Somewhere in this cosy family living room—a setting of books, pets, and relaxation—the word “Book” is cleverly concealed. Look carefully at this heartwarming living room scene. The parents ...

Her new titles include "100 First Words," "My First Coloring Book," and "Potty Time with Bean." Unlike other "first 100 words" books, Accurso said hers is organized by usefulness, emphasizing ...

Microsoft Word came out during Ronald Reagan's first term in the Oval Office, and in the decades that have passed between then and now, it has become one of Microsoft's most important and ...

We have a tendency to favor our own species, seeking evidence of our superiority at every turn, but Rowlands emphasizes that “The Word of Dog” is “not a book about the benefits of being ...

Others, like the word “her,” follow regular phonics rules, but are likely to show up in early grades books before students have mastered those skills in a systematic program. Figuring out an ...

Co-edited by retired UB English professor Cristanne Miller, the book has also received significant critical attention and ...

In the literary world, this year is shaping up to be a good one for fans of cultural criticism: There are new books about Better Call Saul and biographies of James Gandolfini and Lorne Michaels on ...