For nearly 40 years, BGSU has welcomed German-speaking authors, scholars and artists to serve as the Max Kade Writer in ...

This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. Nearly every week as I sit down to write this newsletter, I’m gripped with panic—the ...

Writing a book can be an intimidating yet rewarding endeavor. Beyond personal satisfaction, the process of authoring a book has far-reaching implications for professional development. Whether you’re ...

His long run with that venerable character was the highlight of a career that also encompassed Spider-Man, Aquaman and best-selling “Star Trek” novels. By Gavin Edwards Peter David, who wrote millions ...

Comic book and fiction writer Peter David died Saturday night at age 68 after battling multiple health issues. David's work spanned various media and influenced readers across different formats. His ...

She published her first book of poems at 49 and her first work of prose, the acclaimed novel “Rattlebone,” six years later. By Clay Risen Maxine Clair, who managed a feat that many a middle-aged ...

Friends of Joyce Brabner have reached out, asking me to share the sad news that she died yesterday, at the age of 72. Joyce Brabner owned a comic book store as well as a costume store in the early ...

Books have a funny way of begetting more books. Readers of all stripes are compelled by what they love (or hate) to take a crack at writing their own book; nonfiction writers build on the work of ...