Books

Bright colors, warm messages: Kids’ books to read and give

A poignant memoir unfolds the struggle of Cuban Jewish exiles

‘The Book of (More) Delights’ charms with quirky insights

‘We are creatures built for joy’: Dispatches from a nature lover

Dive into the tropical fish nursery of the future

A glassy sweeper egg, moments from hatching, is seen through a microscope at Roger Williams University’s Wet Lab in Bristol, Rhode Island, where parent offspring are bred for the New England Aquarium's aquaculture program. The round bubble is an oil droplet, which is a nutritional source similar to an egg yolk.

Growing mighty: How a Jamaican author created a freer life

In the 10 best books of November, humility changes lives

As divisions deepen in India, a 15th-century poet inspires hope

The US government stole Lakota land. Her Jewish family benefited.

Moscow’s Metropol Hotel served as a ‘gilded cage’ for Western journalists

How WriteGirl helps teens find their creative voice

Hack your fridge: Delicious meals with less waste

Uncovering Shakespeare’s rare First Folios – paw prints and all

Please don’t buy my books

How the women’s movement transformed society

Monitor's Best: Top 5

In a return to forgotten lands, young farmers go small, demand less

Americans need help with child care. One solution is catching on in Maine.

The transforming power of a thank-you note

A rough patch on the road to an electric car future

As protests continue, cities juggle speech and safety concerns