Whenever you do an online search for the world's most beautiful countries, there's one place that always makes the list: Spain. With its vibrant history, rich culture and dramatic landscapes, this ...

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Our columnist picks the year’s outstanding books. Credit...Karan Singh Supported by By Alida Becker Alida Becker was an editor at the Book Review for 30 years. She was the first winner of the National ...

As a genre, historical fiction is by its very nature eclectic. After all, it can and does often contain multitudes. From tales of ancient Greece and Arthurian Britain to stories set in Victorian-era ...

The Seattle Public Library loves to promote books and reading. This column, submitted by the library, is a space to share reading and book trends from a librarian’s perspective. You can find these ...

With its rich culture, breathtaking sights and intriguing landmarks, it’s not surprising that France is on the travel bucket list of so many people. From romantic cities like Paris to food and wine ...

While actual time-travel remains the stuff of science fiction, well-researched historical fiction can fling the mind back through centuries and land you squarely in the action. And the rewards go far ...

Let’s be real: 2025 is probably going to be the year where we need a whole lot of escapism. For some readers that means immersing themselves in the rich imaginative worlds of fantasy, for others, the ...

Music is a timeless way to connect with people all around the world, thanks to its universal themes of love, loss, heartbreak, joy and more. Music can also give us insight into different time periods ...

A medieval heist, a Halifax murder, a Dutch wartime winter and a daring 1939 journey to Shanghai provide egress for any taste. Credit...Caroline Gamon Supported by By Alida Becker Alida Becker was an ...