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The Ten Best Science Books of 2025

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year ...
An adaptation of Denis Johnson’s novella arrives at the same time as a new biography, unlocking one of his best-loved and ...
CT’s editor at-large recommends a handful of biographies—from Augustine to Robert Frost—along with sci-fi, Stephen King, ...
If I were to ask you to name the best Christmas movies of all time, I am confident several titles would make the list: It’s a ...
Rohit Sharma is set to become only the fourth Indian batter to breach the 20,000-run mark in international cricket.
If you've ever wondered where people got their recipes before the days of Food Network shows, these vintage cookbooks were ...
This book not only brings you folk stories, myths and details of local and cultural beliefs about these animals, but also information about the roles they play in shaping modern pop-culture and ...
These Michigan supper clubs pack out every weekend thanks to hearty meals, warm service, and that nostalgic charm you can’t ...
Plenty of books bring cozy Gilmore Girls vibes, but if you want to understand what makes Lauren Graham tick, reading her ...
Unlike financial performance or political shifts, real influence can be difficult to measure. This is why so many efforts to ...
Maybe you do truly understand one or two of these areas of coding mystery. Most of your fellow programmers are faking it.
Seasons defined by explosive scoring have pushed receivers to historic heights, and the chase for the most receiving ...