"Apropos of Nothing" is a mixed bag of rich memories, harsh defenses and tone-deaf reveries.

Julia Alvarez's "Afterlife" is her first novel for adults in 15 years. She talks about loss, fragmentation and "American Dirt."

Kathryn Scanlan, taut new story collection, "The Dominant Animal," probes power relationships in uncertain times. She talks about L.A. and COVID-19.

On Tuesday, Simon & Schuster announced it will publish Alex Trebek's memoir, "The Answer Is…: Reflections on My Life," on July 21.

The author of "The Topeka School," winner of the 2019 Times Book Prize for fiction, speaks on poetry, debate, citizenship and crisis homeschooling.

In 'Scandinavian Noir: In Pursuit of a Mystery,' the critic travels to Nordic cities to investigate the society that shaped a global phenomenon.

In an excerpt from "Scandinavian Noir: In Pursuit of a Mystery," the essayist Wendy Lasser recommends her favorite writers in the booming genre.

People are making valid points about Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis, but the president's supporters aren't listening.

Free college was common in the U.S. until the 1960s and produced alumni that included Nobel Prize winners and accomplished statesmen.

It's insane to think life can return to normal soon when we haven't even figured out how to get enough milk and toilet paper into stores.

A reader says it's nice to know she wasn't the only one who was apparently duped after she bought packages of toilet paper on the Amazon Marketplace.

We're still divided into red state and blue states. Of course we aren't coming together with a disaster like the COVID-19 pandemic raging on.

Cloth masks are not nearly as effective as N95 respirators and they give wearers a false sense of security against the coronavirus.

The study authors are reckless to say we need to "recalibrate" public health approaches because the actual COVID-19 mortality rate might be lower.

If you're a cancer patient, you should not avoid treatment because of the pandemic. Surgery and follow-up care cannot wait.

The people waving the American flag at lockdown protests are using it as a symbol of selfishness.

The fact that Trump refuses to wear a mask, a precaution meant to protect other people, is evidence of his lack of empathy.

Sweden's death rate is high compared with those of its neighbors, who took much more drastic and appropriate action against the pandemic.

If an international film, like 'Parasite,' wins best picture, it only seems fair that a different film, like 'Pain and Glory,' gets the international Oscar.

Filming his World War I epic "1917" like it was one unbroken shot, Sam Mendes has dazzled audiences and critics. Is a best picture Oscar next?

Cynthia Erivo, Jamie Foxx, Louis Gossett Jr., Lena Waithe and HBO's 'The Wire' cast were honored at the 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors on Sunday.

Chris Pontius of "Jackass" fame has listed his home in the Hollywood Hills for sale at $1.245 million.

Despite recieving help from the Israeli government in the negotiated release of his 22-year imprisonment, Goldberg remained a vocal critic of Israel and avid supporter of the BDS movement.

Dubai-based airline's policies now more generous than most carriers

Faroe Islanders allow travellers stuck at home with only a device for company to explore through the eyes of a local

Britain's biggest travel firm insists that customers accept a refund credit note and then phone to get their money back

Passengers are struggling to claim money back during the global pandemic

'14-day refund rule is impossible for the majority of companies to stick to,' said the travel association's chief executive, Mark Tanzer

Exclusive: Half a million passports have expired since UK lockdown began

Half a million passports are running out each month – with no routine renewals currently available

Holiday companies are desperate to persuade travellers whose holidays have been cancelled to accept a 'Refund Credit Note'. Should you? These are the key questions and answers

Exclusive: the so-called 'Martini' offer means a passenger with a £40 hop across the Irish Sea and back could swap for a £900 return to Cyprus

'I really am disgusted with the way Ryanair has been treating its customers over refunds,' said passenger Steve Ashton

The Man Who Pays His Way: many hurdles stand between you and Europe

Britain's biggest holiday company has axed nearly 900,000 trips so far

In a sweeping range of measures, the Canadian airline has stopped offering pillows and blankets – and removed its inflight magazine

Passenger aviation and social distancing are fundamentally incompatible

Tesla's stock price sank Thursday after Consumer Reports blasted the reliability of the company's new Model 3 sedan and dropped it from a list of recommended vehicles.

Porsche is taking on Tesla and all other would-be electric sports cars with its new Taycan.

With Tesla's Smart Summon feature, the car drives itself to its human owner. It's already being abused, raising public safety questions.

Volkswagen of America CEO Scott Keogh wants to regain your trust.

Lowrider magazine was once among the bestselling newsstand automotive periodicals in the country. After 42 years, it will cease to print this year.

Comic-Con International announced Friday that SDCC 2020 has been canceled over coronavirus concerns, but the pop culture convention will return next year.

Taylor Swift was billed as the first woman to perform the opening concert at an NFL stadium, but July dates at SoFi are canceled because of COVID-19.

Taylor Swift was billed as the first woman to perform the opening concert at an NFL stadium, but July dates at SoFi are canceled because of the COVID-19 crisis

Chicano Batman's new record, "Invisible People," is coming out during a pandemic. But they aren't worried.

Mark Shakespeare's birthday with a watch party at home. How to see Patrick Stewart in 'Macbeth," Danielle Brooks in "Much Ado About Nothing" and more.

L.A. punk band X tapped famed "word painter" Wayne White to create the striking cover art for its new album, "Alphabetland."

On "Good Souls Better Angels," singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is unsparing, whether she's excoriating the president or detailing her own domestic abuse and depression.

Playing weddings was a safe, steady gig for musicians. Until coronavirus. Now wedding bands, DJs and planners wonder when their next gig might come.