Books and literature

Writer Salman Rushdie warned of threats to free expression in a speech made nine months after being stabbed and seriously injured onstage.

Maia and Alex Shibutani’s new picture book, “Amazing,” shines a light on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have had an indelible mark on the world. The book features Yo-Yo Ma, Mindy Kaling, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Anna May Wong and 32 others.

Camila Cabello credits the strong women in her life for her success as an artist and a person, so it was important to her to celebrate her grandmother’s milestone — the publication of a novel.

Publisher Penguin Random House says it will publish “classic” unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl’s children’s novels, after criticism of cuts and rewrites intended to make the books suitable for modern readers.

Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this holiday season with the release of a sequel to the 1957 classic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”

Author Salman Rushdie, marking his return to the literary world after a violent attack last year that left him permanently injured, says he doesn’t want pity.

George R. R. Martin is known for Game of Thrones, but in 1975 he wrote a fictional short story about the last Super Bowl ever played. This is what he got right and wrong.

Blake Lively has found her next big movie role in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s book “It Ends With Us,” alongside Justin Baldoni.

After an excerpt from Pamela Anderson’s upcoming memoir was published detailing a claim Tim Allen flashed her on the “Home Improvement” set, the actor has responded.

Prince Harry alleges in a much-anticipated new memoir that his brother Prince William lashed out and physically attacked him during a furious argument over the brothers’ deteriorating relationship.

Matthew Perry is sharing his story. The “Friends” alum is telling it all in his new memoir “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” which details his battle with addiction. During an interview with People Magazine, Matthew recalled facing a near-death experience from opioid overdose.

In a new interview, “Friends” alum Matthew Perry looked back at his battle with addiction and reflected on his journey to sobriety — which included a near-death experience.

In a new interview, Kathie Lee Gifford reacted to Kelly Ripa’s personal book and explained why Regis Philbin was the “best partner” a person could have on TV.

“Earthdivers,” a provocative new comic book from horror author Stephen Graham Jones, is being developed for television.

French author Annie Ernaux has staunchly defended a woman’s right to abortion after winning this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature.

Every year, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracks and records the most banned and challenged books in the U.S. Here’s the top 10 most banned books for 2021.

An elementary school assistant principal in Jackson, Mississippi was fired last week after reading a children’s book called “I need a New Butt!” to a class.

Brandon Sanderson asked folks on Kickstarter for $1 million to self-publish four novels he wrote during the pandemic. They funded him in 35 minutes.

Want to teach and start important conversations with your kids about race, compassion, and social justice? Parenting expert Dr. Traci Baxley shares the best books for each age group.