Explore Mark Twain's greatest books, from timeless adventures to sharp wit and humor. Discover the classics that shaped ...

A person who has an absurd love of Kentucky might well say that author and humorist Mark Twain — birth name Samuel Clemens — ...

From the Adventures of Tom and Huck to The Mysterious Stranger, these seven books showcase Mark Twain, a classic genius as a fearless literary icon and social critic. Mark Twain's works embody the ...

The New York Times 10 list continues its tradition of spotlighting impactful books, from a novel on a mother’s affair to a ...

"James" by Percival EverettIt was a big year for the writer whose publisher used to be Minnesota-based Graywolf Press.

Move over, Mark Twain: Percival Everett's novel "James" is a revolutionary ... It's been great fun to talk with you all year ...

Normally, I am a very tolerant person. Few things rile me. However, I always become outraged when learning about yet another ...

Underground libraries, James Baldwin for tykes, Margaret Atwood afloat: Our favorites from a year that kept pages turning ...

Move over, Mark Twain: Percival Everett's novel "James" is a revolutionary response to "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Everett retells Twain's story from the perspective of Huck's enslaved ...

To showcase books that make one’s mark on the self ... that celebrates independence and adventure. Everett reinvents Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn by retelling the story through Jim’s ...

Small towns can offer a refreshing escape from the hustle of everyday life. Two small towns near St. Louis recently earned ...

The towns selected for Missouri and Kansas are both around three hours away from Kansas City, so you can take a weekend to ...