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QA: Laundering Big Items, Where to Sell Books, When to Cancel Term Life Insurance and More Aug. 23, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

Dear Mary: It's summertime and I would like to wash the large blankets and comforters on the beds, b... Read More

Do Children Read Books Anymore? Aug. 13, 2021

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm told that I have a great imagination and that has made me consider becoming a write... Read More

National Book Lover's Day Aug. 07, 2021

'Tween 12 & 20

TEENS: I remember the days of old — when my children were young — when students were enc... Read More

Books and Books and More Books Aug. 07, 2021

The Art of Design

Regardless of today's technological revolution, there is no comparison between a tablet or e-reader ... Read More

Getting a Career off Cruise Control Aug. 03, 2021

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I've been working at the same car dealership for five years, since I graduated high scho... Read More

It's Time To Reconsider Jul. 27, 2021

Succeeding in Your Business

Yesterday I did something very retro. While responding to a (paper) flyer in my mailbox, I visited a... Read More

Embrace the Escapism of a Good Summer Read Jul. 02, 2021

Salena Zito

Whether your vacation is in your backyard, on a sandy beach, or camping in a majestic national park,... Read More

My Offshore Library: University of Puerto Rico, 1978-1985 (Part I) Apr. 24, 2021

Luis Martínez-Fernández

I love books. I am fond of them for the words they speak and the ideas they convey, for the stories ... Read More

Keep On Reading Mar. 03, 2021

Classic Zig Ziglar

In our high-tech society today, too many people are relying on technology to meet all of their educa... Read More

Dino Paranoia Jan. 16, 2021

Katiedid Langrock

"I'm on social media too much," I told my husband. "The news is making me paranoid." I needed a brea... Read More

How to Help Kids Hate Reading Dec. 10, 2020

Lenore Skenazy

Readers: Please read this newspaper for 20 minutes every night until you have finished the entire is... Read More

Public Library Services You May Not Know About That Can Save You Money Sep. 21, 2020

Everyday Cheapskate

My adult children are big on borrowing stuff from their parents. And, from time to time, they may fa... Read More

Summer Books for the Alone Ranger May. 27, 2020

The Word Guy

Whether you're self-isolating at a cove, cabin or campsite this summer, or just stuck at home like t... Read More

Books to Transport You While You Can't Travel Apr. 11, 2020

Travel and Adventure

By Victor Block Hop aboard the fabled Orient Express train. Pedal the route of the famous Tour de Fr... Read More

5 Tips to Read to Your Baby and Kids Apr. 07, 2020

Tips from the Mommy MD Guides

You know how a memory from childhood feels like a memory, but it might actually just be a memory of ... Read More

'The Five' Have an Off Day Apr. 02, 2020

R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr.

Washington — Conscientious conservative that I am, every afternoon I attempt to clear my mind ... Read More

Gardening Books Dec. 18, 2019

A Greener View

Last minute shopping for gifts sometimes comes down to just grabbing some books that sound like they... Read More

Walking in a Winter 'Worder'-land Nov. 20, 2019

The Word Guy

Put some words in your wassail and some punctuation in your punch this holiday season with one of th... Read More

Short Takes on a Serial Book-Hider and Human Punching Bags Nov. 18, 2019

Daily Editorials

Can't Burn 'Em? Hide 'Em In Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, a supporter of President Donald Trump keeps visiti... Read More

Do You Have a Morrie? Oct. 11, 2019

Positive Aging

Twenty years ago, the international bestselling book "Tuesdays With Morrie" was published, and since... Read More