In “The Sea Captain’s Wife,” Tilar J. Mazzeo tells the thrilling story of Mary Ann Patten, the first female captain of a ...

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Book censorship is … becoming the norm? For those who honor the work and dedication of our librarians, booksellers, authors and fellow readers, that’s the disturbing conclusion of a just-published PEN ...

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Like flossing your teeth or cleaning behind the toilet, managing your business's bookkeeping is one of those tasks you probably don't love — but neglecting it isn't an option. One way to take (some) ...

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Nicholas Dames has taught Literature Humanities, Columbia University’s required great-books course, since 1998. He loves the job, but it has changed. Over the past decade, students have become ...

Disney has halted development on a forthcoming film adaptation of Neil Gaiman‘s The Graveyard Book in the midst of accusations of sexual assault against the writer. The film, from director Marc ...