The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have ...
That means religious texts, self-help guides, political tools, and other reference texts are out—the Bible and Mao Tse Tung's Little Red Book would both be in the Top 25. And we're leaving out ...
There are 66 books of the bible and there are a couple that I keep in my ‘Favourites’ list and on regular rotation such as Psalms, Proverbs, Matthew, Philippians, Galatians and so on (the books of the ...
Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when ...
There are so many traditions on Inauguration Day, but only one is required by law, and that is saying the Oath of Office.
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, many of us rely on digital devices for nearly every aspect of life, including our ...
November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.
With a ban looming, publishers are hoping to pivot to new platforms, but readers fear their community of book lovers will never be the same. By Alexandra Alter In a vibrant collection of ...
The Oscars have given out 96 awards for Best Picture in their long history. Here’s one thing you should know about each film, ...
It has been tempting to view the C.I.A. as omniscient. Yet Coll’s chastening new book about the events leading up to the Iraq War, in 2003, shows just how often the agency was flying blind.
NEW YORK — New fiction by such favorites as V.E. Schwab, Emma Donoghue and Maggie Stiefvater will be excerpted in a free e-book compilation highlighting dozens of upcoming books. Buzz Books 2025 ...
Two very different books examine the reigns and legacies of Victoria and Elizabeth II. By Geoffrey Wheatcroft Mavis Gallant wrote short stories full of brutal humor that examined the hell of other ...