Philip Shenon’s “Jesus Wept” looks at the church since World War II, with particular focus on the clerical abuse crisis and ...

Every summer, tourists flocked to Rock Rest, a tidy house tucked away in the woods on the outskirts of Kittery. After ...

In total, the Dune series spans about 16,000 years, making it a particularly difficult story to parse if you’re dipping in ...

Among the millions of World War II veterans were seven future U.S. presidents. Some only narrowly survived the experience.

Books from Jon Klassen, Ruth Paul, Evan Turk and Maryrose Wood offer visual treats and bedtime charm.

With its singsong refrain and sleepy-time theme, memorable characters and colorful illustrations, it’s one of the most popular children’s books of all time and still the perfect read to cozy up with ...

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

Paul Fussell’s 50-year-old survey of trench warfare deserves a new generation of readers, our book critic writes.

I knew my mom was a WAC (Women’s Army Corps) but didn't know the details or historical significance until Tyler Perry released 'The Six Triple Eight' ...

The second world war marked a turning point in the history of childhood. To train young people to build peace, authorities ...

The unexploded ordnance, discovered during a site renovation, were described as “practice bombs” that still carry a charge ...

This month, check out new historical fiction by Pam Jenoff and a horror novel with an adaptation already in the works.