Topic: William Trevor

David McCullough talks about "The Greater Journey" and some of his own favorite books

One of the ways that biographer David McCullough learns about his subjects is to raid their libraries.

10 perfect books for Valentine's Day gifts

Chocolates disappear, flowers fade, and jewelry goes out of style. But books remain forever. If you're looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift, one of the following titles is sure to suit.

4 books for armchair travelers

Books that will take you to France, China, Ireland, and Libya – no passport required.

Ten best books about Ireland

There is no shortage of great books about Ireland. Here's a sampler to help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Classic review: Hugging the Shore

Updike as critic: versatile, diligent, erudite, entertaining.

Bestselling hardcover books, according to IndieBound*

Love and Summer

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

The most anticipated books of 2009

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.

Ireland with egg on its face

In a collection of short stories, Roddy Doyle captures the cultural collision between new immigrants and old habits.

Ireland with egg on its face

In a collection of short stories, Roddy Doyle captures the cultural collision between new immigrants and old habits.