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Fifty years after her death, the German-born political thinker has been enshrined as a prophet for our times. What did she actually say?

For Janeites around the globe, the 250th anniversary of the English author’s birth is cause for elaborate celebrations.

The best-selling author B.K. Borison recommends sweet and sexy reads that capture the cozy magic of the season.

The author’s newly unveiled papers reveal the meticulous planning and devotion to cooking that went into her big holiday meals.

David Lebovitz has built a loyal following online with recipes that offer shortcuts but make no compromises.

He wrote of his suffocating relationship with his mother to create mordant reminiscences and became a standout at poetry slams in New York.

The reimagined series from Audible features a voice cast of more than 200 actors, a 60-piece orchestra and an immersive soundscape.

Helen DeWitt’s bewildering co-written novel, “Your Name Here,” took almost 20 years to publish, a process that nearly drove her to despair.

I was terrified of the Old Elephant King in “The Story of Babar.” My daughter was freaked out by “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” Then came my niece.

In “Horror’s New Wave,” Jason Blum celebrates 15 years of unnerving audiences. His advice to publishers: “Sometimes it’s good to rely on your gut.”