DES MOINES, Iowa – Vicki Myron intended to wait a year or two before getting another cat. Her best-selling book, "Dewey, The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World," was keeping her on the road ...

Before smartphones and GPS, teenagers could navigate cross-country trips with paper maps, fix cars with basic tools, and cook ...

Librarians and English teachers will happily recommend this adventurous romp from Grabenstein (the Riley Mack books), which pays playful homage to books and libraries while engaging readers in a ...

If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, December 21, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll ...

We all know the stereotype: Librarians are stern, they’re serious. They sit quietly behind a desk just waiting for the opportunity to shut down any hint of fun with a “Shhhhhh.” In real life, though, ...

As a staff writer for Forbes Advisor, SMB, Kristy helps small business owners find the tools they need to keep their businesses running. She uses the experience of managing her own writing and editing ...

Let's talk about that graveyard of old phones you've got stashed in a kitchen drawer. Instead of letting them collect dust until they're literal ancient artifacts, it's time to put one of those bricks ...

The seven chakras are thought of as the main energy points in your body, which run down the spine. Blocked chakras may have physical symptoms like bowel issues or emotional ones like insecurity. Share ...

Troy Segal is an editor and writer. She has 20+ years of experience covering personal finance, wealth management, and business news. Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed ...