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Three decades ago, when he was a parish priest in Argentina, the man named by Pope Francis to be the Catholic Church’s guardian of doctrinal orthodoxy wrote a short book about kissing and the sensations it evokes

Longtime U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel, the former leader of the Illinois State Police who went on to preside over the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the landmark Family Secrets mob trial, and many other of the area’s biggest cases, died Saturday night after a long illness,…

A puma narrates this humorous experimental novel about humanity’s relationship with animals and nature

‘I have imposter syndrome and knowing I’ve sold 165 million books doesn’t make it easier,’ author said

This uncompromising novel, an acerbic takedown of awards, celebrity and success, is a challenging but rewarding read

The novelist, who died last week, posed questions on identity that resonate to this day

Retired at 60, I'm writing 60 stories to sum up my life. I devote time to domestic chores, social commitments, fitness & leisure activities. I'm busy doing things I love, proving the myth that "unless you're busy, you're bored" wrong.

: Characters created by great English writers have a greater impact than the authors themselves. Sherlock Holmes, D'Artagnan, Poirot, Miss Marple, and Beau Tibbs are examples. Uncle Ramu, a relative of the author's grandmother, was a master storyteller who created an impression of a glamorous lifestyle. Later, the author realized…

The double Pulitzer prize-winning author on writing a sequel to Harlem Shuffle, the influence of Stephen King’s Carrie, and why he no longer makes fried chicken