For unique home décor, jewelry, aromatherapy and quirky trinkets, this cleverly named shop has been a go-to destination for ...

Franklin, somewhere near 4 years old, lives in a close-knit, lively village called “Woodland.” Looking a little like Manitoba ...

The seasonal sleigh bells are a’ jinglin’, and for some hawk-eyed observers around the Bay, that means it’s time to dust off the old bins and get birdwatching. Related Articles Hawaii travelers, don’t ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

“The first time I met a bird close-up, it was dead,” Adam Nicolson informs the reader at the start of “Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood” (FSG, 448 pages, $32), wryly capturing a paradox at the ...

If you need a unique, locally produced gift for a bird lover this season, look for my “The Best of Cheyenne Bird Banter” book. See yuccaroadpress.com for the list of local stores. It’s also available ...

In April 2025, HarperCollins published a study revealing that less than half of parents—41 percent—read aloud to their kids regularly, citing a lack of enjoyment in the routine. It’s a stunning ...

Animals have a way of surprising us in ways we didn't expect. Even vocal birds, who are capable of saying all kinds of things, might pull something out of nowhere that stops you in your tracks. As a ...

In bookshop owner and former Congressman Steve Israel’s third novel, "The Einstein Conspiracy" (Compass Rose, $23.95 or $34.95), the author brings to life the story of a Nazi plot to abduct Albert ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

The Fort Worth Zoo says its first Asian elephant calf since 2013 has a name — Lady Bird or Birdie for short. Late last month, the zoo announced the female Asian elephant calf's arrival in August, then ...