As Valentine’s Day crests around us, and lonely hearts come out of their winter hibernation, what better time to publish ...

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Had they merely read the summary, my students would have seen many of the same words, but they’d have lacked the feeling part.

In a rare glimpse into his literary influences, Stephen King unveiled a list of his top books, showcasing a fascinating mix of renowned and obscure titles.

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Love is in the air, and on the page, at Lovestruck Books — a newly opened bookstore and café in Cambridge’s Harvard Square specializing in romance novels to fill every heart and desire. The 44 Brattle ...

You may or may not share Dante’s religious convictions, but perhaps you can relate to the notion that romantic love at its best feels ... any scientific way. The greatest minds in history ...

“Blood Ties” is the latest Nordic thriller from Jo Nesbø, best known for over a dozen novels featuring non-conformist police detective Harry Hole. But “Blood Ties” isn’t part of that ...

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