W. Somerset Maugham’s sardonic bon mot about the French Riviera, which provides the catchy title, might mislead some readers into expecting humour and comedy in this compact short story collection.

During this program, Francis will read a few short stories, enabling her voice and ... everyone is welcome to attend this free program.

Explore the imaginative and thought-provoking writing in Kurt Vonnegut’s novels. See The iconic books that blend satire, dark humor, and social commentary.

Emma Roberts and her best friend, Karah Preiss, founded the book club and online reading community Belletrist in 2017 — see ...

41 years ago today, the meter was standardized to its current form, providing grounds for all the subsequent increments such as millimeters, centimeters, and ...

Read-alouds are a popular activity in pre-school and early elementary school classrooms—and for good reason. Early on in a child’s reading life, listening to interesting stories read skillfully by ...

Mile-High Writers on Social Justice at the Bookies on Friday, October 25. It's the end of an era, but perhaps the beginning ...

Short Wave New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor.

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