Enchanting. Mysterious. Riveting. Book blurbs have been a mainstay in publishing, designed to persuade readers to pick up a book. But now, some authors and publishers are opting to forgo them.

As a reader, though, an interesting blurb can be as effective as a striking book cover, especially when you’re browsing in a bookstore, trying to decide between several tempting choices.

In a city with a growing appetite for cultural and intellectual exchange, a new initiative is adding something special to the ...

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure novel “Treasure Island” was first published in 1883. At its core, “Treasure Island ...