Topic: William Faulkner

Philip Roth: 10 quotes on his birthday

10 quotes on Philip Roth's 79th birthday.

Mark Twain quotes: 10 favorites on his birthday

10 classic quotes from Mark Twain to celebrate his 176th birthday

Obama needs a story line for the nation

In his effort to be post-partisan Obama has lacked a clear, compelling narrative for the American people. The only story we've heard is the GOP tale of spending cuts and big government. Our Story Teller in Chief needs to find the plot.

Studying the Bible in public schools can help US students 'win the future'

A critical study of the Bible as literature can prepare students with the thinking skills needed in the 21st century. As an all-time bestseller, the Bible has had a profound impact on history, literature, and culture. It remains a vital part of American life.

What There Is to Say We Have Said: The Correspondence of Eudora Welty and William Maxwell

Two great writers share thoughts on their books, their gardens, their dreams, and their deep caring for one another.

House of Prayer, No. 2

In powerful prose, a writer sketches his eventful journey to a better self.

Figment.com picks up where Facebook leaves off

Figment.com gives teen writers a place to strut their stuff (and maybe even find an agent).

Fair Game: movie review

The political thriller 'Fair Game' serves up righteous outrage at the outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame.

Oprah's next book club pick: What will it be?

Everyone's speculating on Oprah's next book club selection, scheduled to be announced on Sept. 17.

Innocent

Rusty Sabich returns in this superb sequel to Scott Turow’s 1987 blockbuster, ‘Presumed Innocent.’

The American Future: A History

Historian Simon Schama offers a portrait of America with its complexities and contradictions.

The Associate

Once again, a Grisham protagonist finds himself caught up in the machinations of a corrupt law firm.

Lark and Termite

Jayne Anne Phillips’s new novel is a rich, deeply poetic tale of extraordinary familial love.

New York's freshest shows

From ancient sculpture to Van Gogh's night inspirations, the best of this season's art.

Beloved – from the Monitor archives

Morrison's novel of slavery, memory, and human kindness.

Home

Marilynne Robinson takes another look at the lost son of 'Gilead.'

The Boat

Vietnamese-born Nam Le transcends the ethnic label.

Remarks by Barack Obama: 'A More Perfect Union'

Delivered Tuesday March 18, 2008, at Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Thrilling woes of that thing called ‘love story’

Jeffrey Eugenides’s collection of love stories hits the spot

The thrilling woes of that thing called 'love story'

'My Mistress's Sparrow Is Dead' compiles 27 stories by respected writers for one-stop reading on amour.

‘I don’t like short stories’