The top sellers of 2017 by country
The Canadian Association of Booksellers estimates the total number of copies of bestselling books in 2017 in Canada was roughly 11.3 million, or 22 percent of all books bought that year. They define bestselling…
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Meet the blond, effervescent Natalie Mendoza
Mendoza is starring opposite John Lithgow in the revival of the musical Moulin Rouge!, directed by Moises Kaufman. The stage show debuted in 2001 with Nicole Kidman, Ashley Judd and Ewan McGregor playing the…
100-year-old find among rare finds in Iowa town
A gold-decorated mosaic that was recently discovered in Van Meter, Iowa, on a farm is significant for the number of ancient artifacts that have been unearthed there during the past 50 years. The mosaic,…
Top tennis players of all time
Written by Staff Writer The history of the world’s greatest tennis players is deeply ingrained in the rich tradition of men’s professional tennis. Without them, the sport wouldn’t have been the same. Novak Djokovic…
What happened at the Bank of Canada’s policy meeting?
Image copyright Bloomberg Image caption How the Bank of Canada and US Federal Reserve impact each other Weaker oil prices and a simmering trade war have prompted the Bank of Canada to raise interest…
‘The Plague Dogs’ film recaps the inspiration behind a publishing breakthrough
Starring Louise Erdrich as Herself; book cover illustration by Edward Lachman Over 20 years ago, the University of Texas Press published The Plague Dogs, a story by American short story writer and novelist Louise…
Thanksgiving: a multicultural celebration of US values and traditions | Julianna Edwards
I will never forget my mother’s famous recipe for her Thanksgiving feast – grandmother-style mashed potatoes, beef short ribs, and turkey in a mole sauce. But I will also remember all the other sides…
Andy Murray’s lost wedding ring inspired him to start a new tradition
For British tennis star Andy Murray, his return to the “good books” is hardly a secret. After overcoming wrist injury, the former world No. 1 has been playing stellar tennis, even winning his second…
Voigt, like Verdi, silenced the Coliseum
When rarely does an aria occur that allows a performer to fill the ears, the eyes and the soul with an exquisite recording. The wondrous wail of Deborah Voigt on Thursday night in The…
The end of coal as we know it is near
Story by David Zucchino , CNN Written by So much for coal. Just over a year after being elected president, Donald Trump signed an executive order to unravel federal regulations protecting people and the…