A decade into the Trump era, readers who were once hungry to learn about the man seem to have had their fill. Not too long ...

Aryan Poduri's book, "GOAT Coder," teaches children how to code through hands-on exercises and uncomplicated explanations.

Brevard County Libraries saw a record year for digital checkouts in 2025. Usage of the Libby app grew by 10%, while the ...

Every month, Netflix adds movies and TV shows to its library. Here are our picks for some of January’s most promising new ...

Family vacations are thrilling as they bring in new places, stunning views, and memories that count. Nevertheless, every ...

This is what the Defector staff read and enjoyed in 2025. The Trials of Gabriel Ward Murder Mystery Series, by Sally Smith ...

Overview: Advanced Big data courses equip learners with skills in analytics, machine learning, and data visualization.Hands-on experience with tools like Hadoop ...

‘Tis the season for reflecting on a well-read year. So, after all that reading, which books are we still thinking about now? The truth is, the best book of the year is deeply personal to every reader.

The best way to fight doomscrolling in 2025? Getting off your phone and picking up a book. Luckily for us, there were plenty of un-put-down-able reads this year. Whether your genre of choice is ...

I’m a stand-up comedian. Not a book critic. I don’t want to be a book critic. And writing about books is really fucking hard. I don’t want to recap the plots or write shit like “languorous prose.” I ...

Another year, another stack of great books to read. Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. The Loneliness ...

Dystopia. Dark academia. Lady knights. Vampires. Cyberpunk cities. Drowned coasts. Magical romance. 2025 was another major year for micro-trends within the fantasy and science-fiction genres. It’s ...