Meanwhile online, major influencers are holding forth that empathy is a bad thing. That it slows strivers down and detracts from the Big Picture. “The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is ...

As a ghost, Jacob Marley helps save Scrooge in the classic Dickens tale. Now, other authors are writing books that tell ...

“I have endeavored in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humor with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt ...

NEW YORK — As the Christmas fixture that sold out its initial printing in five days and has since been retold in more than 100 film adaptations celebrates its 180th anniversary this month, one New ...

Mr. Rosenblatt is an author of memoirs, novels and meditations, the most recent of which is “A Steinway on the Beach: Wounds and Other Blessings.” Since its publication in December 1843, “A Christmas ...

The best Christmas books offer cosy escapism during the festive period (roaring fire and glass of mulled wine optional, but recommended). Whether it’s a romantic comedy or a fantasy novel in a snowy ...

December 18, 2023 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google I've carefully considered every major theatrical and TV adaptation of A Christmas Carol and rated each in ...