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Among the mainstays of 2020 claimed by the pandemic: Spring

Among the mainstays of 2020 claimed by the pandemic: Spring

By the time spring arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, the pandemic had the world firmly in its grip. The vernal equinox arrived March 19, the day California handed down the first statewide stay-at-home order in the United States.
What will Jersey Shore beaches be like in the Summer of Bug?

What will Jersey Shore beaches be like in the Summer of Bug?

BELMAR, N.J. — Joanna Eichert longs for the summer days of years gone by at the Jersey Shore, which she recalls as “very crowded and very relaxing.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

Bestselling Books Week Ended May 9th. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Camino Winds” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “If It Bleeds” by Stephen King (Scribner 3. “The 20th Victim” by Patterson/Paetro (Little, Brown) 4.
Muppet Elmo readies for his own starry HBO Max talk show

Muppet Elmo readies for his own starry HBO Max talk show

NEW YORK — There was a time not too long ago when Broadway star Ben Platt was interviewed by a monster. A perfectly nice monster, of course. It was Elmo. Elmo asked Platt what was his favourite music to sing.
The promotion will be virtual for new "Hunger Games" novel

The promotion will be virtual for new "Hunger Games" novel

NEW YORK — When Suzanne Collins' “Mockingjay” was published a decade ago, Books of Wonder owner Peter Glassman put on a show: a late-night celebration for hundreds at his Manhattan store, with jugglers, costumes, a trivia wheel, cupcakes with the “Mo
The promotion will be virtual for new "Hunger Games" novel

The promotion will be virtual for new "Hunger Games" novel

NEW YORK — When Suzanne Collins' “Mockingjay” was published a decade ago, Books of Wonder owner Peter Glassman put on a show: a late-night celebration for hundreds at his Manhattan store, with jugglers, costumes, a trivia wheel, cupcakes with the “Mo
Matt Damon describes 'fairy tale' lockdown life in Ireland

Matt Damon describes 'fairy tale' lockdown life in Ireland

LONDON — Matt Damon has described living in Ireland during the country’s coronavirus lockdown as like being in a “fairy tale” during a surprise radio interview.
Matt Damon describes 'fairy tale' lockdown life in Ireland

Matt Damon describes 'fairy tale' lockdown life in Ireland

LONDON — Matt Damon has described living in Ireland during the country’s coronavirus lockdown as like being in a “fairy tale” during a surprise radio interview.
VIRUS DIARY: Lockdown, loneliness and a difficult goodbye

VIRUS DIARY: Lockdown, loneliness and a difficult goodbye

NEW DELHI — On the last night of her life, my cat watched fireworks and flaming paper lanterns illuminate the dark New Delhi skies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked India’s 1.
VIRUS DIARY: Lockdown, loneliness and a difficult goodbye

VIRUS DIARY: Lockdown, loneliness and a difficult goodbye

NEW DELHI — On the last night of her life, my cat watched fireworks and flaming paper lanterns illuminate the dark New Delhi skies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked India’s 1.
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