Researchers and social critics lament that people are forgetting how to empathize, converse and interact. Can reading old ...

Ever wonder if that dusty old book on your shelf might be worth a small fortune? From rare first editions to long-forgotten limited prints, valuable old books might be hidden in your attic or a thrift ...

When it comes to books, many of us often pick new ones to read. However, is it so? Should new books be our preference when it comes to reading? Not really! While it’s worth celebrating the work of new ...

Save old books from the landfill by upcycling them into a planter for your favorite greenery. Books with pretty patterns or ...

Where most people might see an old, dusty book, Donna Castellanos senses opportunity. The Illinois artist takes damaged and ...

I used to hate old books. When I say “old books,” I don’t mean classics, though. I mean the yellow pages and broken spines, the weird, wood-like smells and having to be consciously careful not to ...

The Fort Collins bookstore suggest stories of illicit love turned permanent, efforts to reinvigorate the prairie and one woman's resilience.

Every bibliophile knows it, loves it, craves it — the smell of a well-read book. It's so popular that you can even find old book-scented candles, but what creates that signature smell? The answer is a ...

HAMPDEN, Maine (WABI) - “I just saw a lot of beauty in the covers,” explained Larry Clifford. Judging a book by its cover. Larry repurposes old books by turning them into what he calls Biblioquilts.

Explore Illinois bookshops packed with used books, old maps, vintage paper goods, and hidden finds made for curious readers.