National Book Award-winning novel, 'James,' Percival Everett grapples with philosophical and metaphysical questions as well ...

Long, long time ago in a small town in northeast Iowa a rookie high school English teacher was preparing a captivating lesson in American literature, specifically showcasing the writing and ...

After a well-reviewed emcee debut, the Golden Globes are bringing back Nikki Glaser to host the 2026 ceremony.

A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and ...

Whoopi Goldberg declared a boycott against performances at the Kennedy Center following President Donald Trump’s takeover of ...

As the purpose and meaning of the 14th Amendment are once again debated, it’s well worth learning more about one of its primary authors: George S. Boutwell.

Oh Kumbaya! There is common ground for those who voted for, or against, Donald Trump to be President of the United States again. First, we can all agree that he won the election. Second, Kamala ...

In 1897, author Mark Twain responded to an article in the New York Journal reporting he was on his deathbed by writing to the ...

Mark Twain is the theme of this year’s Community Read, hosted by Geneva Reads. For the month of March, the local literacy coalition will focus on one of Twain’s best-known characters, Huck Finn — and ...

The Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrated March 13-14, is considered holier than Yom Kippur, yet it’s a story of survival where ...

April, crews will begin work to improve the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge on Interstate 72 near Hannibal. For a while, both ...