Julia is part of Sesame Street's campaign to help kids with autism feel loved and accepted.

Some think Jane Austen, the beloved author, may have been offed.

'Mobitecture' features portable works of architecture including campers, floating cabins and trampoline tents.

In Stranger in the Woods, author Mike Finkel explores the famous Maine recluse Christopher Knight and why he stayed alone for 27 years.

Paul Hawken's latest book, 'Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming,' focuses on fixes rather than fighting.

A new study says historic smells are part of our 'cultural heritage' and should be saved to bring the past to life.

These feared and beloved predators are arriving on coffee tables, thanks to famed National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry.

Wine and food lovers can travel vicariously through these 4 books that are more memoirs or essays with food as the focus.

"Psychomachia," a medieval epic poem, may be the first, and certainly most brutal, comic book.

Two new books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first 'Harry Potter' book.

Stephen Ritz, author of 'The Power of a Plant,' developed a curriculum for indoor gardening that is changing lives and improving schools.

Ecologist Chris Thomas, author of 'Inheritors of the Earth,' asks readers to look at what we gain through environmental losses.

Reading novels has all kinds of benefits for the mind — and maybe even the spirit.

A new baby has been keeping the author of "Good and Cheap" busy, but Leanne Brown is looking ahead to how she can inspire people to eat well next.

In his book, "Endurance," astronaut Scott Kelly lays bare the highs and lows of living through NASA's longest single spaceflight.

A new, all-girl 'Lord of the Flies' movie is in the works, making this the right time to ditch some of the gendered assumptions we have about kids.

From centuries-old temples to sleek modern masterpieces, libraries are some of humanity's most beautiful architectural accomplishments.

Animal tracking is time-consuming and difficult, but a new book "Where the Animals Go" by Cheshire and Umbert shows how technology is helping.

From log cabin enthusiasts to tiny house dwellers to aspiring de-clutterers, there's a book for everyone on your holiday gift list.

'The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel' is a collection of beautifully illustrated flora and fauna by a German biologist and artist.

Rachel Herz explains the science behind our relationship with the food we eat in her new book, "Why You Eat What You Eat."

The late renowned physicist Stephen Hawking joined BBC Radio 4's 'Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' as the voice of an intelligent and powerful being.

In the age of Kindles and chain bookstores, some of these towns are vehemently opposed to e-readers and brand-name booksellers.

The best underwater images from the Natural History Museum's annual wildlife photographer competition make up 'Unforgettable Underwater Photography.'

From a moose to a tick, from a coyote to a cockroach, author Rachel Levin walks us through what to do in her book, "Look Big."

For dog-lit author Flora Kennedy, dogs can be the harshest — and sweetest — critics.

The phrase 'cold turkey' has nothing to do with a turkey that's shivering from the cold.

With photos and detailed insight, the new book "The Modern House Bus" offers a glimpse into the world of bus conversion projects.

Ceisjan van Heerden won Bookends in Cardigan after the retiring owner held a raffle to find the new owner.

A dwarsligger, or flipback book, is a small, very portable book that you read vertically, like you're scrolling through text on a smartphone.

A new book called 'Wild Land' proves there's still untouched wilderness, documenting that fact with glorious photos.

Finland, the world's most literate nation, rings in its 100th birthday with the opening of Oodi Helsinki Central Library.

If you want to read more books, these tips — setting goals, making it a habit, reading what you love and more — will help you up your book game.

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and launched a movement around creating natural play spaces.

Dr. John Bradshaw decodes cat behavior and explains what felines really think of us.

Writer Stacy Tornio didn't think she'd get such an enthusiastic response from her son Jack about writing a book.

The Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex from Medieval times, has been baffling humans since 1912. Here's what we know about it.

Turns out all those dire predictions about paper books and bookstores were wrong — and personally, I'm thrilled.

This easy-to-navigate, French-speaking metropolis has plenty of outdoor activities and shopping. Did we mention the food?

This Southern town has plenty of arts, local food and outdoor recreation. And a green-minded mayor, too.

South American country is emerging as a popular destination for eco-travelers.

Sure, it's close to Yosemite National Park, but this agricultural hub has plenty of other attractions worth checking out.

Check out this former industrial powerhouse's parks, markets and way-green baseball stadium.

Panama City's famous canal, wild jungles and pristine beaches make it a top eco-tourism destination.

Check out this low-key Midwestern capitol for urban, rural and agricultural fun.

Political stability and environmental stewardship make this west-central African nation a good place to visit.

Get out your walking shoes and check out this city by the sea.

Check out this low-key spot for a rustic, Deep South experience.

Even if coconut drinks aren't your style, the natural beauty of this South Pacific isle can't be denied.

Want outdoor adventure and a theme park, too? Give this Florida hot spot a spin.