Katherine Rundell said children can handle hefty themes, but finds it “bad manners to offer a child a story and give them ...

Three scientists are honoured for developing a class of blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Is a Nobel prize on the way?

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As summer fades into fall, our picks for September’s best books offer the perfect contemplative page-turners for chilly autumn days.

Preston and Child have collaborated on more than 30 books ever since their debut novel, “Relic,” was published in 1995. Their latest sees the return of their popular character Aloysius Pendergast, an ...

Researchers discovered that the molecules at the surface of salt water organize themselves in a way that’s totally different ...

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Explore some of the most marvellous mouths of the animal kingdom, head off to Ancient Rome for the final showdown of a thrilling charioteering epic, enjoy a fascinating illustrated journey through the ...

Jordan Berk's new sci-fi novel The Timestream Verdict will debut today! This exciting story takes readers on a journey ...

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When children are very young, they will — even if they’re wiggling — listen when a book is read to them. As they get older, this becomes more difficult, given the distraction of screens and ...