The new head of artistic programming at the Kennedy Center, Kevin Couch, has resigned after just weeks on the job, according to several reports. The Kennedy Center announced on Jan. 16 that Couch, the ...

Celebrated by authors from Chaucer to T.S. Eliot, April announces itself as a turning point in the year, shaking off winter’s chill as daffodils blossom. This month offers a bouquet of delights for ...

Jenna Bush Hager says she was “so enthralled” by “Upward Bound,” her April 2026 book club pick, that she read it on a single airplane ride, “unable to tear myself away from the beauty in its pages.” ...

Todd Monken created quite a stir at the Annual League Meeting in Phoenix this week. Nope, not because of his plans for the Cleveland Browns' upcoming quarterback competition. Rather, the first-year ...

A sweeping historical epic, an eerily relevant political dystopia and an adult fantasy book from a beloved children’s author are just a few of the recommendations from KCUR’s book experts this spring.

Here are some of our staff’s favorites, for ages 4 to 8. By The New York Times Books Staff We polled our editors and writers about the best chapter books for beginning readers. These are our favorites ...

Several companies pulled their sponsorship for the concert following West's booking as the controversial rapper mounts a comeback following a years-long spree of antisemitic comments. By Ethan Millman ...

In a surprising move, Virginia has fired women’s basketball head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, one week after the conclusion of the Cavaliers’ Cinderella run at the NCAA tournament. A statement ...

This is a programming note that I am completely offline for the Passover holiday Thursday and Friday. I am likely not going to schedule any stories, I apologize (still in recovery mode). I will be ...

Update March 31, 2026: Ahead of Apple’s 50th anniversary tomorrow, David Pogue’s new book is on sale on Amazon for $34.09 (Reg. $50). This is a great way to save on one of the best modern Apple books ...