NEW YORK — It was love at first sight — literally.
Nine-year-old Raina Telgemeier had discovered "The Baby-sitter's Club" book series.
"I read the first book at least 20...
As with any subject, comic books have their own glossary. The following definitions will help a neophyte navigate through a specialty store.
• Ongoing series: A monthly,...
Stories make switch toward adult readers
Today's comic books are not your grandfather's, or even your dad's, anymore. Gone are such juvenile influences as the campy 1960s...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI said on the first anniversary of his election as pontiff Wednesday that he could not do the job alone, and he asked for continued prayer...
Complex skills, learning linked
What and how we learn isn't based exclusively on reading, but let's be frank — reading is certainly one of the primary building blocks fro...
Darker topics now part of mainstream
The comic book's evolution toward more adult themes became prominent in the 1980s with Frank Miller's "Daredevil" and "Dark Knight Re...
Zelie manager collects unique glass wonders
Going to the airport — let alone flying — is usually enough to drive a traveler crazy.
But it was during one such trip — a fli...
PROSPECT — The Prospect Community Library will hold a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 29.
The library is located at 357 Mai...
Outbreak largest in past 2 decades
DES MOINES, Iowa — In the worst outbreak in nearly 20 years, mumps cases are spilling out of Iowa, popping up in at least seven other M...
ZELIENOPLE — At this hour, even the birds are hardly stirring.
But a group of men still gather at 6:30 a.m. each week at Park United Presbyterian Church for a prayer and...
