British novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) sat in his study in Gads Hill near Rochester, Kent circa 1860. He wrote one of the best first lines in literature. Great opening lines to books set the ...

There are so many great books to look forward to in 2025. But first, you'll want to catch up on these perspective-shifting titles from 2024. Scroll down to find books exploring the art world, life ...

Faculty member Amy Wilson (BFA 1993 Fine Arts) is going to have work on display in another group exhibition this month, this time at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City. Titled “Open Books,” the ...

Hosted by Richard Winham, Open Book is a in-depth conversation with writers of local, regional, national, and international renown. July 11, 2025 • (Penguin Books)On this episode of WUTC's "Open Book, ...

Any day now. That's the time frame for the opening of Broadway Books & Roasting Co., the new downtown book store and gourmet coffee shop, according to one of the owners. "We're just going to open the ...

Although the film industry can be quite lucrative, there are a lot of moving parts to how a film gets to be a “success” or “flop.” As it relates to building up hype for a movie, marketing teams play a ...

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“Open Book with Jenna” is turning a new page — to Chapter 3, that is! Jenna Bush Hager’s podcast is officially back, premiering Sept. 18 wherever you get your podcasts. “I am so excited for our new ...