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What to Read Feb. 12, 2017
Ms. Lank: Please give us the names of books that neophyte home sellers should read before selling. &... Read More
Why Get One Book When You Get Many Books in One? Jan. 29, 2017
Story compilations make smart gifts. If a reader enjoys one book from an author, chances are he or s... Read More
Black History Month Books for Now and Always Jan. 23, 2017
"Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition" by Margot Lee Shetterly; HarperCollins; 231 pages; $16.99. ... Read More
He Gave His Daughter a Kindle and Filled It With Books Jan. 18, 2017
The first time I met Barack Obama was in early 2006, when he was still a U.S. senator. He had come t... Read More
Give Reading to Underprivileged Communities This Holiday Season Dec. 09, 2016
The best gifts for kids, hands down, are books and other reading materials. This is especially true ... Read More
Wallpaper Removal -- It's a Messy Job! Dec. 07, 2016
A letter I received in my inbox this week sent me into hypermemory mode. For a few minutes, I relive... Read More
New Word Books Deserve a Kiss Nov. 30, 2016
"A kiss can be a comma, a question mark, or an exclamation point." If you find yourself standing und... Read More
Books on the Stock Market Nov. 30, 2016
Dear Mr. Berko: I'm a 42-year-old single man. I sell commercial printing and make over $160,000 a ye... Read More
Start Shopping Early Nov. 04, 2016
It's always smart to shop for holiday gifts early, and there's no better gift for a child than a boo... Read More
'Gussy Up' for a Walk on the 'Shore'line Nov. 02, 2016
"The world needs to shore up assistance for impoverished countries." "The University of California h... Read More
Report From eCom Chicago and an Old Beatles Song Oct. 25, 2016
I just got back from speaking at this year's eCom Chicago conference for online retailers. A little ... Read More
Heroes for Boys and Girls Oct. 21, 2016
Kids need worthy role models and heroes. Unfortunately, the famous ones often aren't all they're cra... Read More
Books About Kindness Are Much Needed Oct. 14, 2016
Child psychologists and educators suggest that kids read books when they have issues with potty trai... Read More
Meanings Meander Through History Oct. 05, 2016
We think of words as immutable — sturdy bricks with permanent meanings that we can interlock t... Read More
Splendid Gifts for Young Readers and Art Lovers Sep. 30, 2016
It's almost the time of the year for gift giving. Here are a few new books teeming with retro art an... Read More
Election Year Books Sep. 13, 2016
Election year politics generates much rhetoric and confusion. And the media often adds its spin. But... Read More
Art Stars in a Gallery of New Children's Books Sep. 02, 2016
It's never too early to introduce kids to iconic art. These new books feature an interactive collect... Read More
Books to Help Ease Kids Back Into School Aug. 12, 2016
These lively picture books will remind students that school can be fun and exciting. From Pete the C... Read More
A Re-Look at the Important Books of Black History Month Jul. 29, 2016
Now is a great time to introduce stories of strong black Americans to kids. These thoughtful books w... Read More
Elvis, the Beatles, Frank and a Man Named Jelly Roll who Might Have Invented Jazz. Jul. 18, 2016
Children have always been intrigued by music's greatest, from the classics to jazz to rock and roll.... Read More
