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Approximately four million Americans claim to be Buddhist. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of Americans of various faiths read about Buddhism, are interested in its philosophical tenets, or fashionably view themselves as Buddhists. They’re part of what’s been described as the fastest growing religious movement in America: a large group of people dissatisfied with traditional religious offerings and thirsty for an approach to spirituality grounded in logic and consistent with scientific knowledge.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2017 Born into nobility and married into the royal family, Catherine Howard was attended every waking hour – secrets were impossible to keep. In this thrilling reappraisal of Henry VIII’s fifth wife, Gareth Russell’s history...

American Libraries editor in chief Leonard Kniffel offers a compelling collection of interviews with prominent figures--all of whom have special connections to libraries. From President Barack Obama to actress Julie Andrews; from basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to former First Lady and librarian Laura Bush and many others, stars of literature, politics, entertainment, and the public arena speak with Kniffel about the ways libraries have been critical in their lives.

"The Right’s New Young, Vocal Media Star" is from the December 05, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonah Engel Bromwich and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Teenage Sports Stars, from Young Tom Morris to Max Verstappen" is from the May 18, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Victor Mather and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Gene Wilder, Star of 'Willy Wonka' and 'Young Frankenstein,' Dies at 83" is from the August 29, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Daniel Lewis and narrated by Kristi Burns.