Your ultimate L.A. Bookshelf is here — a guide to the 110 essential L.A. books, plus essays, supporting quotes and a ranked list of the best of the best. In advance of this year’s Los Angeles Times ...

Limnology is the study of inland freshwaters, both standing bodies, such as lakes, and running waters, like rivers. It encompasses the biology, geology, physics, chemistry and climatology of these ...

November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...

Reading recommendations from critics and editors at The New York Times. Pick up a mug of tea, grab a blanket and settle down to read. Jennifer Harlan, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, ...