Worst. Vacation. Ever.
The world's a lonely planet, so why not turn to the Internet to figure out which spots need company. Try to guess which famous landmarks are depicted in these less-than-positive TripAdvisor reviews.
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Take Me Out To The Ball Game
Step up to the mound — every answer in this game is a word, phrase or proper noun that also contains a baseball term. Catch my drift?
Animal Instincts
Redemption is nigh for returning contestants who have reached the final round. Whose instincts about names containing animals (Snoop Dogg) will lead to victory?
Book News: Amtrak Unveils Writers Picked For A Residency On The Rails
The 24 writers chosen will set out on long-distance train rides — and write along the way. Also: Neil Gaiman tells a tale about Terry Pratchett, who isn't quite the kindly elf you might think he is.
'Clockwork Dagger' Is A Thought-Provoking Steampunk Adventure
Beth Cato's debut novel takes on the problems and limitations of the steampunk genre with an appealing heroine and a thoughtful meditation on what heroism really means. Plus, mechanical animals!
Too Graphic? 2014 Banned Books Week Celebrates Challenged Comics
Captain Underpants has once again topped the list of most-challenged books. Author Dav Pilkey says his tighty-whities-clad hero teaches kids a healthy lesson about questioning authority.
Making The Case 'Against Football'
Steve Almond's new book is a powerful polemic laying out the reasons he, a longtime passionate football fan, is giving up the sport.
'Black-ish' And The Color Of Money
The new comedy Black-ish not only addresses itself to race in a way not many sitcoms do, but does the same with socioeconomic class.
A Historic Backdrop Frames Forbidden Love In 'The Paying Guests'
Sarah Waters' latest novel, set in 1920s London, examines the moral consequences of passion. Though slightly too long, this book brings the past to life with exquisite clarity.