New York Public Library Declares Steve Martin, Ethan Hawke, More "Library Lions"

The New York Public Library has announced five “Library Lions” to be honored at their Nov. 1 black-tie gala, individuals chosen “for their contributions to the world of ideas.” This year’s gala honors actor and writer Steve Martin, actor/novelist Ethan Hawke, novelist Zadie Smith, author Malcolm Gladwell, and New York Public Library President Paul LeClerc....  read more

The 20 Best Books of the Decade (2000-2009)

Amidst a turbulent environment, a slew of memorable texts emerged in the 2000s: some fiction, some non-fiction, all worth reading and cherishing.   read more

10 Writers to Follow on Twitter

Yeah, I know, everybody's an author. Novelists, screenwriters, journalists, self-help gurus and social marketing experts all filling the void with words. But these 10 folks have a way with them, whether using 10 or 10,000....  read more