Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Whether it’s counting sheep or pondering the ethics of wool, countless insomniacs know the struggle of sleepless nights, writes Dr Sandy Kalyan.

Nathan Van McKinney II’s rough-edged Arkansas yarn draws the reader close, while Valeria Luiselli’s artful new novel inspires ...

Whether it's a deep-seated craving for peace and true quiet (perhaps in the face of always-shrieking kids), a desire to ...

In Illinois, only about 20% of children are physically active for at least an hour per day. Some are also lacking proper ...

First Church of Christ, Scientist, at 57 Putney Road, offers worship services in person every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and ...

Pensive but pretty, the state’s northernmost reaches promise fresh seafood, local art and plenty of outdoorsy diversions.

Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius advised living virtue instead of discussing it. His timeless words challenge modern habits of ...

Wisconsin Dells offers far more than water parks, with luxury spas, scenic hiking, wineries, lavender fields, and unique ...

Chiuri was at Valentino and Dior before returning to Fendi, where she worked in the 1990s – she just made her debut as chief ...