M ANY PEOPLE know the names of the men who created America. Fewer understand them well enough to opine confidently on their ...

The Forge—a Roblox RPG meets mining sim—throws a ton at you just within those first few minutes of questing, cave exploration, and crafting. It's a little more serious about the RPG part of the ...

Counting down to the country’s semiquincentennial, Random House Children’s Books today unveiled Sing the 50 United States! (June 2026), a picture book by none other than Dr. Seuss. Editors recently ...

Learning SQL is a great move for anyone working with data, but actually getting good at it can feel tricky, especially if you don’t have a database handy. Luckily, there are tons of free places online ...

It wasn’t that long ago that anime was niche and taboo. We remember when it was practically impossible to find merchandise, and official releases were far and few between. Cartoon Network’s Toonami ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about shoshin lately, the Japanese word for “beginner’s mind.” I first wrote about it here, after learning the word from a guest on my podcast Fifty Words for Snow. My co-host ...

Not to mention that even a lot of short series have compelling stories with well-written characters and stellar animation, all wrapped up in just a few episodes. From thought-provoking psychological ...

Beginners might feel intimidated when it comes to selecting an appropriate handgun, but with a calculated approach, you can find one that fits your budget and fulfills your needs. There are two ...

This year’s longlist includes five books by writers who have published short fiction in The New Yorker: Susan Choi, Jonas Hassen Khemiri, Karen Russell, Bryan Washington, and Joy Williams. Two ...

The article recounts the author's personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks from various eras, including "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations," ...