Before I even knew Dahl wrote children’s books ... is Matilda Wormwood from Matilda. Although she is brought up in a very discouraging and controlling household, she never stops reading and ...

Nothing New,” which the American poet wrote in 1918, is published for the first time in The New Yorker’s Anniversary Issue.

Matilda to Alice in Wonderland - The classics you may already know, and the hidden gems that deserve more attention – as chosen by Philip Womack ...

In the sanctuary of stories, I am bold. From realms of fantasy to tales of old, Even mystery stories, I have read them all. In books, new horizons are found.

Oliver writes that he believed his 2022 book, “Last Goodbye,” was his last, but then he got the writing itch and popped out “ ...

This National Geographic book is much more than a coffee table tome, although you could easily spend hours just poring over the photographs: black-and-white reproductions from Shackleton’s voyage, and ...

We all have cherished memories of the books we read and shared ... the popular imagination. 14. Matilda by Roald Dahl (1988) I’m willing to bet that after reading this, many children stared ...

Jeez, you people sure like books! You sent in scores of questions about reading habits and digital ... romance and thrillers. Poetry, children’s books and hobby-related books find more niche ...

In partnership with SPL, the KUOW Book Club will read "You Are Here" in April, which is National Poetry Month.

Her On Poetry columns appear four times a year. Jan. 16, 2025 Here is some of the greatest, most practical advice I’ve heard on how to start reading poetry: “A poem is best read in the light ...

By The New York Times Books Staff Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. By The New York Times Books Staff Bill ...

Treat yourself to – and with – these beautiful poems which ... Perfect for reading aloud, for quiet contemplation or to store in your memory bank, these elegant books contain a much-needed ...