Every fantasy fan has a list of books that are the most important and timeless to them, but there are some novels whose influence is too strong to deny. There's little question that most contemporary ...

Non-fiction books have shaped politics, personal growth, science, and history, influencing how people think and act across generations. The most sold non-religious non-fiction books often reflect ...

Over the course of more than 2,000 years, countless travel books have transformed little known places into popular destinations. © Owen Franken / CORBIS William H.H ...

He wrote influential books exploring the dramatic changes wrought by independence, bringing in overlooked perspectives — what he called “a collision of histories.” By Clay Risen Edward Countryman, a ...

Plato and Aristotle in discussion, 1437, by Luca della Robbia (ca 1400-1482), marble tile, depicts two of the greatest philosophers, who wrote two of the all-time best philosophy books. Philosophy ...

As an independent bookstore owner, one of my favorite New Year’s projects is asking key members of Congress to share the most influential books they’ve read during the year. It’s a heartening effort, ...