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Caleb Carr, military historian and author of bestselling novel 'The Alienist,' dies at 68

May 24, 2024

Caleb Carr, military historian and author of bestselling novel 'The Alienist,' dies at 68

Caleb Carr, the accomplished military historian and bestselling novelist of 'The Alienist,' has died at age 68 from cancer, according to his publisher Little, Brown and Company.

How the rise of audiobooks has revolutionized reading

May 23, 2024

How the rise of audiobooks has revolutionized reading

Audiobooks allow readers to listen to a book rather than reading. This allows books to be read while doing other tasks, like driving or exercising.

Wisconsin library to accept animal photos in lieu of fines for damaged books

May 23, 2024

Wisconsin library to accept animal photos in lieu of fines for damaged books

A public library in Wisconsin announced on its Facebook page that it will be accepting a photo of the animal or child who destroyed a book in lieu of a fine for a damaged item.

MSNBC's Jen Psaki facing GOP subpoena over role in Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal

May 22, 2024

MSNBC's Jen Psaki facing GOP subpoena over role in Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal

MSNBC's Jen Psaki could be subpoenaed by the House Foreign Affairs Committee for her role in the Biden administration's botched Afghanistan withdrawal.

Bill Maher warns about country's polarization in late-night stop: 'I'm just tired of hating'

May 22, 2024

Bill Maher warns about country's polarization in late-night stop: 'I'm just tired of hating'

HBO "Real Time" host Bill Maher decried how divided America has become and how half the country seems to hate the other half, during a late-night stop this week.

German author Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize for tale of tangled love affair

May 21, 2024

German author Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize for tale of tangled love affair

Author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann have been awarded the International Booker Prize for fiction for the novel 'Kairos,' beating out five other finalists.

Texas author recounts near-death experiences of 70 people who 'encountered God of light and love'

May 21, 2024

Texas author recounts near-death experiences of 70 people who 'encountered God of light and love'

Lauren Green of Fox News Channel spoke with author and pastor John Burke of Texas; his new book reveals the near-death experiences of 70 people who all reported being in the presence of God.

Lara Trump, Kevin Sorbo tout traditional values in new children's books at Florida story hours

May 17, 2024

Lara Trump, Kevin Sorbo tout traditional values in new children's books at Florida story hours

Lara Trump and Kevin Sorbo tout traditional values with children's story hours in Florida this weekend, reading from their new children's titles published by Brave Books.

Official trailer for 'It Ends With Us' released starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Taylor Swift song

May 16, 2024

Official trailer for 'It Ends With Us' released starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Taylor Swift song

The trailer for "It Ends With Us" was revealed to audiences via social media on Thursday. The movie starring Blake Lively and music from Taylor Swift will hit theaters on Aug. 9.

The history of Secretariat, the beloved, unstoppable racehorse that dominated the Triple Crown races

May 16, 2024

The history of Secretariat, the beloved, unstoppable racehorse that dominated the Triple Crown races

Secretariat is a racehorse known by many, even those who aren't invested in the world of racing. The historic horse set unbeatable records in all three Triple Crown races.