One impulsive decision shapes a lifetime. 'The Mayor of Casterbridge' hits differently when you are about to make a ...

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When it comes to classic literature, the classics can be hit or miss. Sometimes a “classic” is groundbreaking novel that truly stands the test of time, other times it’s a book that reads like ...

The classics are making a comeback. The great books of the past, which have been in danger of falling by the wayside as people read less and less, are suddenly reentering the zeitgeist. Guillermo del ...

It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American authors. That’s why we’re spotlighting some of the best classic books by Black authors. This roundup includes both ...

Pressure reveals how you think, not just what you face. In 'The Consolation of Philosophy,' Boethius questions fear, loss, ...

The Mitchell Community Public Library has announced the launch of a new reading group, “The Classics: A Book Club,” focused ...

This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. Sasseen’s list of unearthed gems focuses on 20th-century titles—her newest pick is ...