Ron Charles review: In Ingvild Rishoi’s novella, two Norwegian girls with an alcoholic father begin working at a Christmas tree stand to scrape by.

Michael Castleman is the author of “The Untold History of Books.” It covers everything from cuneiform to Amazon, and it’s ...

Missing Nick Frischke /Facebook. The mother of missing German tourist Nick Frischke, along with her family and supporters, ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

A dead humpback whale from Hout Bay took a scenic drive through Cape Town, leaving residents wondering why such an unusual ...

Simply put, Mixbook remains the best service of the five we tested for making photo books. While some competitors excelled at one thing or another, Mixbook does just about everything right. Its ...

Anne Frank’s diary has become one of the most famous books about the Holocaust, and it remains one of the most introspective, enlightening accounts of what it was like to be a Jewish child living in ...

A humpback whale carcass was first spotted floating in Simon’s Town on Friday 8 November, in the morning. Local resident Allison Thomson reported the “sad sight” of the dead Humpback floating above ...

The acclaimed Japanese magic realist (“Norwegian Wood,” “Kafka on the Shore”) is back with his first book in six years. It opens on a pair of teens in love. The girl disappears and the man ...

India by the Bay is Hong Kong’s only annual ... In addition to his numerous books and accolades, Dalrymple is the co-host of Empire, the internationally acclaimed podcast that explores the roots, ...

The Hout Bay Carnival and Fish Derby are set to take place from 13 to 16 December, drawing thousands for a weekend of family-friendly events. The Fish Derby, a historic fishing competition, remains a ...

The Teller of Small Fortunes By Julie Leong (San Francisco) Ace Books, Nov. 5, 2024 Tao tells fortunes, but only small ones ...