As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s a unique magic in the autumn season. The vibrant hues of the leaves ...

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Writer Jason Aaron, known for acclaimed work on "Thor" and other Marvel titles, has a great new DC series, "Absolute Superman ...

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By Catherine Hong The Coming of the ‘Messiah’: How Handel’s Masterpiece Was Born John Adams reviews “Every Valley,” Charles King’s new book about the artistic, social and political ...

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Uncertainty is never over; meaning and joy have to be found right in the middle of it, if they’re ever to be found at all. This aspect of the human condition is undoubtedly an uncomfortable one. But ...