Easing away the stresses of life can all be helped by a quiet, calm spot in the garden where you can escape with a good book. You don’t have to have an enormous space to find a reading haven, say ...

This story is part of Lit City, our comprehensive guide to the literary geography of Los Angeles. Years ago, I worked the graveyard shift at Gorky’s Cafe in downtown L.A., getting off work at 9 a.m.

Grab a book and read outside this weekend, if you can. Here’s some inspiration. By Melissa Kirsch What is the best setup for serious outdoor reading? I propose it’s in a chair, sitting upright, in the ...

CRESCO, Pa. — If you decide to hike the trail at Barrett Township Community Park at Ice Lake, a story now comes with your visit. The Barrett Paradise Friendly Library launched Its new "Tale on the ...

It takes just a little rain to make the sidewalk outside the Reading Public Library bloom with poetry. A collaboration of the library and PA Humanities, the Rain Poetry project features hidden haiku ...

This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. Dear James: A riddle about reading “Guest House,” a poem by Issa Quincy A new book ...