Magnum Magnum

A renowned photo agency celebrates its 60th anniversary.

What Matters

Photography that challenges us to make a difference.

Seen Behind the Scene

Photojournalist Mary Ellen Mark catches Hollywood at work with her photographs from the sets of more than 100 movies.

Looking for Lincoln

How Lincoln's legacy was shaped by others.

From the Monitor archives: "Q and A" by Vikas Swarup

The brisk, breezy novel that inspired the movie "Slum Dog Millionaire."

Ashbery: Collected Poems 1956-1987

The first volume of a projected two-volume set of the work of John Ashbery.

The School on Heart's Content Road

Carolyn Chute brings readers back to the Maine woods for another sprawling novel that examines the lives of the working poor.

Best children's books of 2008

Best short stories of 2008

Best novels of 2008

The Monitor’s annual gift guide to the best fiction books of 2008.

Best nonfiction books of 2008

The Monitor’s annual gift guide to the best nonfiction books of 2008.

The Passion of Reverend Nash – from the Monitor archives

Reverend Nash rides into an ash heap of troubles worthy of Job.

'Deciding the Next Decider'

Calvin Trillin offers a delightful record of the 2008 presidential campaign in verse.

Reviews of four picture books

Four illustrated stories to delight early readers.

Reviews of "Science Fair" and "The Maze of Bones"

Science and history are made fun in these lively tales.

Reviews of three biographies for children

Real stories about interesting lives are colorfully narrated for young readers.

Reviews of 'Chalice' and 'House of Many Ways'

For readers ages 8-12, two fantasy tales with charm to spare.

Masterpiece

A lively mystery about great art, a boy, and his unlikely helper.

'Den of Thieves' - classic review from the Monitor archives

Wall Street greed laid bare.

Something Wicked

Alan Gratz’s fresh spin on Shakespeare makes superb reading for older teens.