Arts & Entertainment

Springsteen launches book tour in New Jersey

FREEHOLD, N.J. – The Boss came back to his hometown Tuesday, returning to New Jersey and greeting thousands of fans to begin his book tour. Bruce Springsteen fans from all over th...

The Gift of Caring an important resource

Only days ago, the lead article on the front page of this very paper exclaimed that this nation is facing a Silver Tsunami. As stated then, readers were informed that baby boomers – those bo...

Do you read banned books?

Banned Books Week will begin Sunday

Could a classic X-Men villain provide a clue to Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine replacement?

If you believe director Bryan Singer, Hugh Jackman’s upcoming and final performance as Wolverine will be quite sinister. Audio commentary from the recent digital release of “X-Men...

Looking at the life of prospector Cass Hite

In the desert at twilight, as the heat slowly dissipates, the sky turns cobalt blue and stars peak over canyon walls, I think about lone prospectors who spent years of their lives looking fo...

He came to D.C. from Nigeria – and created his own African comic-book universe

WASHINGTON – Roye Okupe didn’t read comic books growing up in Lagos, Nigeria. Comic book shops weren’t around. Instead, Okupe was introduced to superheroes through Saturday morning cartoons ...

Want to learn about the West? Look to writers

Authors important for communicating region’s issues, examining policies

I’m sorry, J.K. Rowling, but ‘Cursed Child’ disappointing

New Harry Potter story falls short

Blake Crouch is back with new book, Dark Matter

Local author Blake Crouch is on a rising trajectory of writing success with the release of his newest novel, Dark Matter. Currently, he is in Los Angeles working on the screenpla...

Bernie Sanders has book deal; will reflect on campaign

NEW YORK – Just days after ending his campaign and endorsing Hillary Clinton for president, Sen. Bernie Sanders is preparing to take his message to the printed page. Thomas Dunne ...

Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and author, dead at 87

the Associated Press NEW YORK – Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel has died. His death was announced Saturday by Israel’s Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. ...

Gay Talese will promote new book, backs off earlier comments

NEW YORK – Gay Talese has disavowed his disavowal. A day after saying the credibility of his upcoming book, The Voyeur’s Motel, was “down the toilet” because he felt he had been d...
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