Topic: Thomas Hardy

Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia

Nearly a century after Lawrence of Arabia’s fame, many of his ideas about the Middle East remain prescient.

Tamara Drewe: movie review

'Tamara Drewe' blends sexy and funny.

Ruby's Spoon

Mystery, betrayal, folklore, and a hint of magic work together in this enchanting debut novel set in 1930s England.

Love and Summer

A gentle, masterly tale of love and betrayal in a small Irish farm town.

Illinois corruption includes state's largest school systems

The University of Illinois and Chicago's best public schools are charged with granting admission to children of donors and the well-connected.

An Elegy for Easterly

This poignant short story collection puts a personal face on the devastating crisis in Zimbabwe.

Fuel-saving tips you might have overlooked

Try vacationing at a neighbor's house instead of driving great distances. It saves on gas.

Fuel-saving tips you might have overlooked

Try vacationing at a neighbor's house instead of driving great distances. It saves on gas.

Literary landmarks you've always wanted to see