Need a consultant? This book argues hiring one might actually damage your institution
A new book argues the consulting industry is weakening businesses, harming the government, and distorting the economy.
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Roald Dahl's publisher responds to backlash by keeping 'classic' texts in print
"Fat," "ugly" and "horsey face" will remain in Roald Dahl's children's books in the U.K. after all. After a fierce backlash to proposed changes, Dahl's U.K. publisher announced a "classic collection."
Book sales are declining, but not in the romance genre
Romance books are on the rise, even as overall book sales are declining. NPR's Juana Summers visited a romance book club at Baltimore's Charm City Books to see what brings readers to the genre.
Salman Rushdie's 'Victory City' is a triumph, independent of the Chautauqua attack
Rushdie submitted the final edits for his 15th novel before he was stabbed onstage in August 2022. It tells the story of a sorceress and poet who dreams a civilization into existence from magic seeds.
Activist Alice Wong reflects on 'The Year of the Tiger' and her hopes for 2023
In the Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life, Alice Wong shares pieces of her story and experience as a disabled Asian American through a collection of essays, interviews, photos and illustrations.
'Hot Dog' wins Caldecott, Newbery is awarded to 'Freewater'
Hot Dog, by Doug Salati, is about an overheated pup who finds his calm on a trip to the beach. Freewater, by Amina Luqman-Dawson, is about two enslaved children finding freedom.
For the Beatles-obsessed, here are 3 never-before-seen photos from 1964
When the Beatles embarked on the tour that helped launch the British Invasion in 1964, Paul McCartney had a 35mm camera on hand to help document the history-making mayhem.
Ilyon Woo's new book explores the relentless pursuit of freedom
In "Master Slave Husband Wife," Ilyon Woo describes the story of Ellen and William Craft escaping slavery.
After 30+ years, 'The Stinky Cheese Man' is aging well
Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith created The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales in 1992. They remember their work on the classic children's book and how their partnership began.
Boris Johnson lands a deal to write memoir of his turbulent time as prime minister
It will be a prime ministerial memoir "like no other," publisher HarperCollins said. The former U.K. leader's time in office began with a vow to "get Brexit done" and ended in scandal and resignation.