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The Pilgrim by Hugh Nissenson

Acclaimed Author Illuminates Genesis of America's Religious Preoccupation

Hugh Nissenson's book, The Pilgrim, reveals the harsh life and strict religion of early American Puritans

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Wislawa Szymborska during an interview with The Associated Press in the southern mountain resort of Zakopane, Oct. 3, 1996.

Polish Nobel Laureate Dies

Authorities say reclusive poet Wislawa Szymborska passed away Wednesday of lung cancer

Susan Orlean, author of the book "Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend"

'Rin Tin Tin' Recounts Dog's Rise to Stardom

Animal became US star after rescue from French battlefield

Kim Jong Nam, eldest son of late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, shown on cover of a Japanese book by journalist Yoji Gomi to be published Jan. 20 by Bungei Shunju.

New Book Sheds Light on North Korea Dynasty

Eldest Brother said to have minimal confidence in new leader's ability to lead North Korea

According to "The Innovator's Cookbook," creative minds need collaboration as in the case of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, standing in front of a photo of himself, right, and company co-founder Steve Wozniak, left, on Jan. 27, 2010.

Book Cooks Up Recipe for Innovation

Entrepreneur lists ingredients that allow creativity to flourish

Harvard economist Edward Glaeser makes the case for city living in "Triumph of the City."

Social Scientists Rethink Role of City

Question whether high-density living improves quality of life

"Terrorists in Love" examines why young people got involved in radicalism and then - for many of them - how they left.

'Terrorists in Love' Examines Islamic Radicals

Book explores why some young men turn to terrorism

In "The Snowy Day," and his other books, Ezra Jack Keats crossed social boundaries by giving minorities a central place in children’s literature.

Exhibit Salutes Children's Author Who Introduced Minority Characters

'The Snowy Day' author Ezra Jack Keats crossed social boundaries

In "Come, Thief," Jane Hirshfield reflects on the landmarks of a life, including the fact that she found true love at age 49.

Poet Embraces Late-in-Life Love, Tender Sorrows

Jane Hirshfield's 'Come, Thief' is about life's landmarks

In "Maman’s Homesick Pie: A Persian Heart in An American Kitchen," chef Donia Bijan shares not only recipes, but also the story behind them.

Persian Recipes Recall Lost Way of Life

Iranian-American Donia Bijan shares her mother's recipes in 'Maman’s Homesick Pie'