Books

‘Marilla of Green Gables,’ by Sarah McCoy

Fans of Anne Shirley (“Anne of Green Gables”) might wonder, as McCoy did, about Marilla’s earlier life. What was her childhood like? What of that barely mentioned affection between her and John Blythe, father of Anne’s true love Gilbert?

16 Apr 2019

‘All That You Leave Behind,’ by Erin Lee Carr

With her first book, Erin Lee Carr chose a tough task: telling the story of her father. What made it even tougher is that her dad was David Carr — one of the best-known journalists in the country.

17 Apr 2019

There’s a new biography on Tim Cook

The tech giant head’s new biography, ‘Tim Cook: The Genius Who Took Apple to the Next Level,’ by Leander Kahney, looks at Apple vs. FBI and Cook vs. Steve Jobs.

11 Apr 2019

Five women nominated for Booker International Prize

Polish novelist Olga Tokarczuk, who scooped last year's Booker International Prize for fiction, was named on Tuesday among five female nominees for this year's prestigious literary award.

10 Apr 2019

Shocking book gives voice to victims of trafficking

Lisa Harding jokes that she is going to choose a "nice cheery subject" for her next book before admitting that it is actually about children coping with alcoholic parents.

09 Apr 2019

Arabic version of 'Before the Oil' book launched

Obaid Salem Al Zaabi, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN in Geneva, attended a ceremony to launch the Arabic version of 'Before the Oil, Abu Dhabi 1954-58', a personal memoir authored by Susan Hilliard.

06 Apr 2019

Race, politics and the Obamas figure in former White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett’s new memoir

Rather than a tell-all that spills salacious secrets, 'Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward’ is more of a guide that Jarrett hopes will connect with a younger generation.

06 Apr 2019

Book series on Indian spiritual leaders' teachings

Home to many spiritual and religious leaders, India abounds with their precious teachings.

04 Apr 2019

Lupita Nyong'o unveils cover of debut book 'Sulwe'

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o on Tuesday unveiled the cover of her debut picture book for children 'Sulwe', which touches upon colour bias and self-esteem, and hopes to inspire children to see their own unique beauty.

03 Apr 2019

Andrew Zimmern’s book brings young ones on an adventure, where food and travel intertwine

‘AZ and the Lost City of Ophir’ is a children’s book which includes time-travel, lost cities and scary creatures.

02 Apr 2019

Catholic priests burn Harry Potter books in Poland

Catholic priests in the northern Polish city of Koszalin burned books they say are sacrilegious this weekend, including tomes from British author J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series of fantasy novels.

01 Apr 2019