Lila Young learns a lot about her neighbors in her job as a telephone switchboard operator. In Kimberly Nixon's heartwarming, Depression-set 'Cutie Pies by the Slice,' there are some things Lila might be better off not knowing. After her widowed mother di... See more
In 1964, thieves broke into the American Museum of Natural History and stole two dozen gems, including the famed Star of India sapphire. The real-life caper is at the heart of "Heist at the Museum! The Greatest Jewel Heist in U.S. History," first in the a... See more
National 'Heist at the Museum!' is a real gem | Book Talk 'Heist at the Museum! The Greatest Jewel Heist in U.S. History.' USA TODAY Network, Reuters In 1964, thieves broke into the American Museum of Natural History and stole two dozen gems, including th... See more
Censorship and the perceived provincialism of the Midwest combine in "Rough Cuts," a winning satire by journalist and producer Glenn R. Miller, in which two men meet in a slick standoff. It takes place around 1926-1928. There's hearsay about another studi... See more
BOOKS Big event for author of 'A Literary Life' takes place in Akron Barbara McIntyre Special to the Akron Beacon Journal Sept. 27, 2026, 6:03 a.m. ET William J. Palmer was 80 when, in 2024, he sat down to write “A Literary Life,” which is about much more... See more
