Everything Old Is New Again

The never-ending hunt for fresh plots.

Changing History

Deception-themed novels remind us how little we can ever really know about history.

Saying “Nay” to the MFA

Alice Stephens offers unsolicited advice to aspiring novelists.

The Price of Justice: A True Story of Greed and Corruption By Laurence Leamer

In his new column, CapitaLetters, veteran Washington attorney, author, and agent Ronald Goldfarb looks at the policy issues raised by this book about a legal battle centered on the coal industry.

In Search Of Adventure

Whether in print or on screen, action is no substitute for adventure.

Put That Down! On The Road

“On the Road is the quintessential American vision of freedom and hope,” gushes a review on Amazon.com. “[It] is a book that changed American literature and changed anyone who has ever picked it up.”

12 Best Quotes from Tom Clancy Books

A look at some of the best quotes from 6 of the late author's popular books.

One Hundred Years of Vanity

Notes from the inaugural meeting of the Fear No Book: Club of One.