McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT) Here are the best-sellers for the week that ended Sunday, Nov. 30, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors...

“Freak!” One word Spat distastefully from someone’s mouth Like projectile vomit. It is hissed again in my ear Echoing, stinging, I can feel it. It burns a hole. I sit numb, staring...

“Doc, do you really think you can help me?” “Of course,” the doctor smiled warmly, “but that requires you opening up and telling me about that baggage.” Dr. Mallard stroked his goatee...

"Dear God, It's me again, Maggy. I know it is late, I hope I didn't wake you up. I'm seven years old now, but I'm not happy. Mama died when I was two, remember? And Daddy died last week. The police...

I remember when I was eight years old, my sister and I were playing in our backyard. We were digging in the ground when we ran across it. It was the strangest stone we had ever seen. It was completely...

By Jim Higgins Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MCT) “What Makes This Book So Great: Re-Reading the Classics of Science Fiction and Fantasy” by Jo Walton; Tor ($26.99) ——— What makes Jo Walton’s...

Whatever you do, girl, please don't cry You can make it through People have your back They believe in you You know that's a fact Just keep your head held high Whatever you do, girl, please...

I want to play in a band with a crazy name We'll rock the show and go down with fame I want to play second basemen for the Braves Just think of all the outs and catches and saves I want to...

College students often dream of being a famous writer, but sitting in class reading the words of deceased authors doesn’t help completely with the practical aspects of being an author in this digital...