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One Father’s Toxic Masculinity, Insatiable Drive Ruins Thousands of Lives in Debut Novel

Chapter One: James Charlesworth swears his fictional patriarch isn't modeled after his own.

Chapter One: “Dr. Who” and Quantum Physics Inspire Debut Author Mike Chen

RCL spoke with the first-time author about how family and a love of sci-fi informed his epic tale.

Chapter One: Debut Author Mesha Maren On Her New Thriller, “Sugar Run”

RCL talks with a first-time author about her story of love and second chances.

These Books Are Smaller Than a Smartphone

Chicago’s Mouse Books returns for a “second season”

10 Books to Read in 2019 to Challenge Your Political Beliefs

Like a summer reading list, except the future of our country depends on it.

Michelle Obama Shares Sly Jabs and Smart Advice at Brooklyn Book Tour Stop

"I like to tell the truth," said the former FLOTUS. "Go figure."

Inside the Illegal and Unethical World of Owning Dinosaur Bones

Q&A with Paige Williams, reporter and author of the new book, "The Dinosaur Artist."

I Knew Stan Lee — The Comic Great Was a Real Life Superhero

"Spider-Man" co-creator gave the ultimate gift to my daughter...and to me.

In Stephen King’s Latest Novel, The Evil Are The Intolerant

The legendary writer’s latest story rebukes Trumpian politics in one of his iconic Maine towns.

Entertainment Mogul Michael Ovitz’s New Memoir Talks Life, Power, and Regrets

Former Hollywood super agent's book looks back on a career as the "most feared man in town."

America’s Sexual Fantasies Laid Bare in New Book

Author Justin Lehmiller calls it the most comprehensive survey of America's sexual fantasies.

Spy’s Satire Takes on War on Terror “Absurdities”

Former CIA officer Alex Finley turned to comedy to tell a "more real" story about the forever war.

Behind the Scenes of Getting a Young Adult Novel Published

Young adult books are wildly popular with readers of all ages. A debut YA novelist explains why.

The Desert Escape and the Book the CIA Doesn’t Want You to Read

In 2014, the U.S. evacuated its Tripoli embassy in dramatic fashion, but something went wrong.

A RealClearLife Conversation With Robin Williams’ Biographer Dave Itzkoff

The three-and-a-half-year book project captures the life of a brilliant, but haunted, comic genius.

Chivalry is Dead, Long Live Chivalry

Author of "The Compleat Gentleman: The Modern Man's Guide to Chivalry" argues the ideal endures.