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A Fantastic Locked-Room Mystery in the Spirit of Sherlock Holmes
Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s ‘The Final Problem’ is a well-crafted murder mystery, and an homage to Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes, and Basil Rathbone.
America: ‘A Nation of Artists’
Three centuries of art celebrate American civilization like never before, in this ambitious Philadelphia exhibition.
Charles J. Connick: The Art of Light
Connick’s studio became known for jewel-like, symbol-rich windows that helped revive stained glass in the United States.
Buying Back Your Time: When Convenience Services Actually Make Financial Sense
Paying for convenience can free up time for higher-value work, rest, and better financial decisions.
Summer Prep to Avoid Home Insurance Claims
Summer fun comes with hidden risks—simple home prep can help you avoid costly insurance claims.
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These One-Bowl Lemon Muffins Are so Easy, I Make a Batch Weekly
These muffins are light and tender, with a just-sweet-enough bright, lemon-y flavor and pockets of sweet-tart berries.

‘Jerry Maguire’: 30th Anniversary of One of Tom Cruise’s Best
“Jerry Maguire” is one of the most quotable movies of the 1990s, boasting many memorable lines like “Show me the money!” and “You had me at hello.”

Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
If you’re craving something cozy but not too heavy, this lemon chicken orzo soup delivers—creamy, comforting, and bright with lemon.

Classics Don’t Always Make the ‘Classics’ List
Here are 20th-century novels that shy away from doom and gloom.

The Retirement Partnership: Why Couples Need a Different Plan Than Individuals
Strategic retirement income planning for couples.

These Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits Are a Super Easy Dupe for the Real Thing
Here’s how you can replicate Red Lobster’s renowned biscuits at home, without picking up a box.

A Time to Rejoice and Reflect: Books for Easter and Beyond
Spring is usually associated with housecleaning, but this word is not limited to the physical sense—especially during the holiest week of the year.

Johns Hopkins: The Quiet Founder of America’s Medical Standard
The reclusive Quaker merchant who never practiced medicine—but quietly built the model that defines American medical education today.

‘If There Is No God’: Insight Into the Perpetual Subject of Good Versus Evil
PragerU founder offers up a new book tackling an age-old quandary.

Etchmiadzin Cathedral: Oldest Cathedral in the World
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we explore an ancient Armenian church active since the 4th century.
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Sweet Wine
This is not the only nation that appreciates sweet beverages with savory foods, but we hugely adhere to that model.

The Best Way to Use Rice and Beans for Quick Weeknight Meals
This versatile recipe has many steps, but the result is impressive and flavorful.

Kitchen Hacks That Actually Work, Mostly
Not every kitchen hack is a winner but some of these might be.

How to Meet Japan’s Stationmaster Cats
A station, a cat, and a tourism boom few could have predicted.

Real Possum Found Hiding Among Toys in Australian Airport Shop
A native animal briefly made itself at home on a display shelf before staff safely removed it.

‘The Last Ride of the Dirty Creek Gang’: Sunset Villains
The name of William W. Johnstone still means something to the Western genre.

Despite Knowing You’re Licked: Mary Woodbury Caswell’s Short Story ‘North of Fifty-Three’
A young woman’s defiance in Mary Woodbury Caswell’s “North of Fifty-Three” shows how courage can challenge injustice and change everything.

Candles on the Cake: Two Writers Who Can Light up Our Country’s Birthday Party
Esther Forbes’s and Kenneth Roberts’s historical novels can help young readers gear up for America’s 250th anniversary.

‘The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp’: A Code That Wouldn’t Bend
Powell and Pressburger create a full-blown life based on a comic strip character.

Why Is America Going Through a ‘Dating Recession’?
According to research, a primary cause of the dating slump is lack of self-confidence among young men and women.

Novelist Mark Helprin on Learning, Curiosity, and Revitalizing Education
‘Do it the hard way.’ Mark Helprin explains how to fix education—at home and in schools.

Is Transgenderism on the Decline?
Several new studies suggest that far fewer young Americans are identifying as transgender.

Why Men Need Sports
Friendly competition allows men to push through challenges, build friendships, and engage in something bigger than themselves.
















































