MARION—The typical cost of a new paperback book is $10 dollars, and if you want that in hardback, you're going to cough up a $20 easily. You could go on to Amazon, which got its start selling books ...

From 1883 to 1929, Scottish-American businessman Andrew Carnegie donated much of his wealth to build public libraries worldwide, including 1,689 in the U.S. and 106 right here in Illinois. Another ...

The idea of having an entire summer to relax and read five books probably sounds pretty appealing to most adults. However, it might be a little more of a challenge to coax kids to do it, especially ...

Andrew Carnegie’s words “Free to the People” are inscribed above the entrance to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland. To celebrate the library’s 125th anniversary, four Pittsburgh artists ...

MARION, Ill. — As winter approaches, so does the best time of the year to cozy up with a warm blanket and a good book.