After witnessing the weeks-long spectacle of a kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra) attracting a mob of bats to pollinate its flowers (see my May 17, 2025, VI Source article if you missed it), I kept going ...

They say not to judge a book by its cover, but Mai Corland’s Broken Blades trilogy features designs that could tempt any fantasy reader. A shimmering book jacket, gorgeous Korean-inspired artwork, and ...

Psychological thriller author Freida McFadden will publish a new revenge story in early 2026, and USA TODAY is revealing the ...

Max Porter’s stories of people on the margins are told in fragments, flickering images, surprising swirls of language and wit ...

Congress has cut all federal funds for public media. This is not the moment to sit on the sidelines — please help us fill the ...

For Indians, the mango is more than a fruit. It is a reason to return home. It is a collective memory; a personal narrative ...

In the latest instalment of our summer-themed reads, Eoghan Daltun reflects on the seasonal changes in his corner of the ...

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The only thing worth writing about is the human heart in conflict with itself.” – William Faulkner Having New Albany as their ...

At that time Jesus declared, 'I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise ...

Germany’s Ahrtal, a region deeply reliant on tourism, has undertaken a radical transformation. Its motto: climate protection ...

After the Eaton Fire, seed library blooms among books The Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park is home to a seedy new collection.