The comedian Jenny Slate reads the audiobook version of “Lifeform,” her new memoir about parenting. By Rhoda Feng Journalists and scholars explore the issue at every level, from the legacy ...

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In his new book, “War,” Woodward draws sharp contrasts between the Biden administration’s leadership and the dangers presented by Trump.

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National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase what it means to be female. 15 life-changing experiences in North America’s national parks 15 life-changing experiences in North ...

Plenty of evidence suggests that low carb diets can be very effective for weight loss. However, as with any diet, weight loss sometimes stalls before you reach your desired weight. This article ...

Folks who struggle to reduce their carb intake might be able to blame ancient DNA still lurking in humans, a new study suggests. Humans carry multiple copies of the salivary amylase gene (AMY1 ...

Spend more time enjoying and less time searching the best Books for Tweens. Our curated list features top-rated Books, whether fun and entertaining or educational and learning-focused. Don't miss out ...

About Best Books: Every year the librarians and staff on our Best Books committees read thousands of titles to select noteworthy new books for readers of all ages. Find out more, discover which titles ...