‘Winnie-the-Pooh’: A Microcosm of Human Nature
Marking it's 100th year, the popular children's story reveals depth and insight when read through grown-up lenses.
10-13-2026
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‘The Case for Quitting’: When Perseverance Becomes a Trap
Author Lindsay Crouse provides the benefits of exercising good judgment when taking on projects or goals.
10-13-2026
‘Timeless’: Elon Musk’s Mom Tells All (Not Really)
Maye Musk’s autobiography is missing more than a few important aspects of her life.
10-11-2026
Suggestions on How to Read Difficult Texts
Putting in the work to understand classic works and unravel the wonders they may reveal is worth the time.
10-10-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 9–15
This week, we feature an humorous look at how books shaped a bibliophile’s life and an anthology of letters and communications reflecting American life in the 1900s. History ...
10-8-2026
Re-experiencing Hawthorne Via His Brief, Intriguing Ideas
Robert S. Levine’s ‘Nathaniel Hawthorne: Parables, Fantasies, Fragments’ presents the famous American author in a fascinating new way.
10-7-2026
‘Untamed Coast’: Historical Mystery in Alaska
Author Kevin C. Morris is a little unsteady at the helm, but gets you to safe, if predictable, harbors.
10-7-2026
‘Bountiful’: A Trip to Geraldine Page’s Greatness
Angelica Page presents a bumpy consideration of her mother’s life and career.
10-5-2026
‘I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie’: Jaclyn Smith’s Angelic Autobiography
The 70s TV star looks back at her life and career.
10-4-2026
‘The Story of Your Life’ May Be Online
Is the life we post online changing how we live offline?
10-4-2026
‘The Barman of the Ritz’: Paris on the Rocks
Already a sensation in Europe, Phillipe Collin’s debut novel is a riveting WWII Parisian drama.
10-3-2026
Fall Into Children’s Timeless Tales and Contemporary Classics
As cooler nights and shorter days set in, curl up in front of the fireplace with a classic tale for the perfect fall activity.
10-2-2026
A Good Name: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘Running for Governor’
Mark Twain finds himself surrounded by false accusations when he is nominated for the governor of New York.
10-2-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 2–8
This week, we feature an intimate profile of two figures who loomed large during World War II and an informative how-to on becoming a master storyteller. Mystery ‘The ...
10-1-2026
The Comic Books That Introduce Kids to the Classics
Reading a 1955 Classics Illustrated graphic novel as a child started one author's lifelong love of great literature.
09-30-2026
‘Post Mortem’: Past Mystery, Present Danger
David Lagercrantz’s detective team believes a cold case points to an active serial killer in Sweden.
09-30-2026
Richard Osman Wins Again With ‘We Chase Shadows’
The second installment of the popular ‘We Solve Murders’ series takes the characters on another thrilling adventure.
09-29-2026
‘Library of Forbidden Books’: Saving Our Written Heritage
The Nazis are willing to burn any book they don’t agree with, and a half-Jewish librarian looks for ways to stop them.
09-27-2026
‘Broadcasting Democracy’: FDR’s Radio Drama Strategy
Jay Rozgonyi explores how a New Deal program slipped partisan politics into radio entertainment.
09-26-2026
How Fables and Fairy Tales Shape Children’s Character
The right stories teach memorable lessons about real life, virtue, and good character.
09-25-2026
’Stealing Hitler’s Rocket’: A Thriller That Actually Happened
Guy Walters tells how Poles smuggled a V-2 rocket from under the nose of the Nazis.
09-25-2026
4 Books to Get Started With the Classics
Hesitant about opening an 'old' book? Here are a few that are not as intimidating as one thinks.
09-25-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Sept. 25–Oct. 1
This week, we feature a fascinating tale of a 19th-century sailor who travels halfway across the world and a stark warning of (and an antidote for) the dangers ...
09-24-2026