“We do one book after state testing, and we did ‘The Great Gatsby.’ … A lot of kids had not read a novel in class before.” — Laura Henry, 10th-grade English teacher near Houston “My son in 9th grade ...

On the Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, episode of The Excerpt podcast: From AI thrillers to found-family favorites, 2025 gave us stories that hit hard. USA TODAY Books Reporter Clare Mulroy joins The Excerpt ...

C.S. Lewis' sprawling Narnia series has entertained and enchanted generations of kids with its fantasy. But due to it being first released almost 75 years ago there have been many different editions, ...

J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings saga is a seminal work of fantasy that spawned one of the best film trilogies ever created. Tolkien's story of good vs. evil is built around timeless themes of ...

Another year, another stack of great books to read. Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. The Loneliness ...

Put down the tome – there are easier ways to tackle your 2026 reading goal. Reading shouldn’t be stressful, but sometimes that "read more" resolution can feel like a challenge. To help jump-start your ...

In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

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We've asked Wall Street stars about the books that informed both their careers and personal growth. The list includes biographies of billionaires and handbooks on leadership and decision-making. We've ...

An insider has told Sky News people are still disappearing "daily" from asylum seeker hotels. In an exclusive interview, the contractor described the chaos he sees within the system as "terrifying" ...

RoxanneLape, a middle school librarian who is known as @ lapethelibrarian on TikTok, describes herself as an "avid audiobook ...