Lighthearted in tone, and free of violence and gore, these gentle, witty books are the perfect antidote for tough times. If you’ve never read any, here’s where to start.

Katie Yee accomplishes something quite impressive with her debut novel, “Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar.” And ...

Comedic icon Keke Palmer stays booked and busy, but even the most effervescent performers need a place to recharge. For ...

The Free Press’s Summer Reading Challenge for Kids is in full swing, and a host of young reviewers have submitted their thoughts on some of the 12 books on the reading lists. The Free Press offered ...

How are you doing on Part 1 of this challenge? Hopefully, you’re all ready for Part 2 — because, here it is. As a reminder: ...