John Irving returns to The Cider House Rules in his 16th novel, Queen Esther

For readers or moviegoers who know The Cider House Rules, a familiar character reappears in my 16th novel, Queen Esther.

Just 90 minutes from Sydney, you can relax in your own balcony bathtub with stunning views

Luxury lodges, lake-edge lolling, seaside stunners, glam-amid-grit CBD staycations and wine-country wonders: 16 great escapes ...
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Who are the worst fathers in literature?

Literature has long portrayed messed-up families. As poet Philip Larkin famously wrote, “They f*** you up, your mum and dad. ...

Older Adults Are Sharing The "Old-Fashioned" Practices From The Past That Are Considered "Wild" Today, And I Need Someone To Confirm These Are Real

"'Mad money.' Before my sisters and I would go out on dates, our dad would give us a dime for the payphone and enough money ...