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Emily Henry, Judi Dench, Amy Tan, Douglas Preston, Sally Hepworth, Ruth Reichl, Jane Smiley, and more.

In 1971, Elmer Wayne Henley, Jr. assisted Dean Corll, the infamous “Candy Man,” in luring boys for sexual abuse and murder. Corll’s reign of terror in Houston Heights remained undetected until Wayne finally turned him in. The Serial Killer’s

Nestlé is adding sugar to its formula, but only in poorer countries. Deepfake romance scams are here. A woman drives from London to Lagos in a purple Peugeot. Bill McKibben and Elizabeth Kolbert discuss climate change. Plus: BookTok, Reddit, Jersey

Massive amounts of music is released every week, so I’m here to help you sort through it and find some of the best new tracks. The inaugural edition of this new post sees a mix of rock, jazz, pop, techno, country, and chill hop, so most people should

Every now and then a movie comes along for which its sheer existence defies all belief. Mike Cheslik and Ryland Brickson Cole Tews’ Hundreds of Beavers is one such film. Shot in black and white and largely devoid of dialogue, it’s supremely silly

"Problemista" is a visually stunning and comedic masterpiece that delves into the life of a young, gay, Salvadoran immigrant navigating the challenges of pursuing his dreams in America. The film captures the absurdities of the immigration system and

In his adaptation of Damien Lewis' The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Director Guy Ritchie attempts to capture the spirit of WWII black ops, but falls short despite a compelling cast. True events are hyperviolently depicted, erasing tension and

The FBI has put out a warning about a recent rise in text message scams claiming that the recipient owes unpaid toll money to their state’s highway authority, as pictured below. These reportedly first started appearing in March of 2024 and since then

We discuss area news and events plus take a look at books and movies coming to the Library this month!

The University of Pennsylvania scientists along with a Penn State alumnus predict a high number of 27 to 39 named storms for the upcoming hurricane season due to various climate factors. Their accuracy in past forecasts raises concern. It is