A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that surprised him, delighted him and stayed with him this year. A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that surprised him, delighted ...

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I’m a stand-up comedian. Not a book critic. I don’t want to be a book critic. And writing about books is really fucking hard. I don’t want to recap the plots or write shit like “languorous prose.” I ...

Another year, another stack of great books to read. Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. The Loneliness ...

Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes it's us, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, bringing you our thoughts on the most recent ...

Jack Black is back on the big screen and already looking forward to his next movie. Fresh from promoting the new film Anaconda and in the middle of another Jumanji shoot, the actor says he still has ...

Despite the huge stock melt-up during the shortened holiday week, many on Wall Street are nervous heading into the end of the year. With the Federal Reserve meeting this week to discuss lowering ...

This year's NBA front-office rankings have a familiar feel at the top. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; photos: Jason Miller / Getty, Boston Globe. Zach Beeker / Getty Images This article ...

Australian-Irish illustrator Oliver Jeffers has created over 20 picture books for children. Beloved in households around the world, the stories often distill big ideas into gorgeously crafted ...

Two best friends in Alabama became pregnant with twins and triplets at the same time. Their shared experience of parenting multiples created a strong support system for both families. Living close ...

Madison Knight and her best friend, Jamesen, both had multiples at the same time.Courtesy of Madison Knight Two best friends in Alabama became pregnant with twins and triplets at the same time. Their ...