The only other people to do this are two U.S. presidents, a Soviet leader and a civil rights icon.

The serious son of Quaker parents, Philip Noel-Baker was first a scholar, then an Olympian, and finally a Nobel Peace Prize winner. He is the only person ever to have won both an Olympic medal and a ...

This month's 10 must-read books include Gavin Newsom's memoir, new stories from Lauren Groff and a look at Toni Morrison's ...

Previously unpublished Toni Morrison; fiction by Tayari Jones, Lauren Groff and Mario Vargas Llosa; Gavin Newsom’s memoir; and more.

Readers are spoiled for choice when it comes to popular science reading this month, with new titles by major names including ...

We pick the sci-fi novels we’re most looking forward to reading this month, from a new Brandon Sanderson to the latest from ...

T here is no shortage of books on the period surrounding America’s civil war. Canonical classics include “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, ...

The winners of the Newbery and Caldecott medals were announced this week. Here’s what to know about the books — and the ...

Time to stock the bookcase! Learn about the book that won the coveted Newbery Medal, and find out which other children's and young adult books took top honors this year.