Artsy Types May Age Better: Music and Museums Act as Exercise, Slowing Age By 4% Says Study
Credit: Caught In Joy Culture vultures who regularly take part in arts activities—such as listening to music, visiting…
The Hypochondriac’s Complaint – Public Books
It is difficult to be diagnosed as a hypochondriac. Though “hypochondriasis” remains in the World Health Organization’s International…
Stephen Colbert to cowrite next ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie after leaving late night
NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert already has a new job lined up for when he ends his 11-year…
This Free Bookstore And Hidden Gem In Houston Features A Massive Selection Of Books – Each Completely Free
Founded in 2012, The Book Cycle is a wonderful initiative that keeps unwanted books in circulation. How, you…
Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
When my friend SoulArty invited me to a local battle rap event last December, I had no idea…
Houston author Margie Seaman proves it is never too late to chase a dream
Houston – At 89 years old, Houstonian Margie Seaman is showing that new chapters in life can begin…
A Grain of Salt: The viral L.A. reading and dining series
In 2025, Kari Kolts was new to Los Angeles and looking to connect with like-minded readers. She stumbled…
Poetry’s Role in Healing and Uniting Communities
Overview: Poetry is being used as a tool for racial healing across the US, with poets like Kelvin…
Did you know it was a book first?
Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max Genre fiction gets pretty niche. By niche, I mean afro-solarpunk cli-fi / queer fairytale romantasy…
Two Lost ‘Jungle Book’ Original Paintings Found in Family’s Home After a Century–They had No Clue What They Were
Two original watercolors for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling – Credit: Roseberys / SWNS Two original illustrations…