Folk tales and beloved characters from cultures around the globe can are celebrated in popular books for young readers. Test your knowledge of them with this short quiz.

Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

For someone who loves the movies so much that he once watched seven in one day, Jeff Hockenheimer spends a lot of time ...

A Biography” by Ann Schmiesing.

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All of the Texas Observer’s articles are available for free syndication for news sources under the following conditions: New ...

Published in December 2007, Beedle was the complete book of fairy tales that play a crucial role in the final installment of the Harry Potter series. JK Rowling produced seven separate handwritten ...

Pickleball Blast is a competitive, family-friendly pickleball-inspired board game that promotes active play and sportsmanship ...

On the evening of November 12, Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall joined Maria Popova, author and founder of the 'Marginalian ...

Listeners tune in each week not for hero-worshipping tales of conquering Mount Everest ... executive producer Becca Cahall ahead of a Nov. 7 book talk at Seattle Bouldering Project.

Some of history’s most memorable moments have iconic trios at the helm. These famous triple acts across various fields — ...

Students of language and legend, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm made a permanent mark on history when they gathered their compendium of fairy tales. Not all had happy endings. Review by Dominic Green ...