Actor Ray Buffer admitted in court Thursday to swiping comic books from a San Diego business that caught the brazen theft on tape and then shamed him over social media. Buffer’s case came to a close months after Southern California Comics blasted out footage that showed him concealing comics underneath his shirt before scooting out. … Read more
The most popular class at Yale University is called “Life Worth Living” and is taught by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz. The overwhelmingly positive reviews of the class might seem surprising, given that it could upend a student’s life direction (or at least the selection of a major — although one student … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Let’s hit the road! When it comes to summer travel in the US, it doesn’t get more patriotic than a great American road trip in an RV, complete with gas station snacks and radio music, of course. Unless … Read more
James Bond has a new mission: Saving the Coronation of King Charles III. “Young Bond” series author Charlie Higson has been commissioned by Ian Fleming Publications to write a new book in honor of King Charles’ coronation. “On His Majesty’s Secret Service” will be published May 4, ahead of the coronation on May 6. The … Read more
This article is one of the winning submissions from the first annual New York Post Scholars Contest, presented by Command Education. In December of 2019, English teacher Mike Donohue lugged a stack of teal-and-white AMSCO editions of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” up from the sub-basement book storage room to his classroom on the 9th floor. He … Read more
In mid-2020, at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vanessa Marin felt “the bristle.” Whenever her husband of 12 years, Xander, 37, tried to hug or kiss her, she’d recoil and a skin-crawling shudder would surge through her body. “I didn’t want to be touched,” said Marin, 39, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex. “It … Read more
The art of the book deal. It’s no secret that former US President Donald Trump thrives on attention from fellow famous peeps. Now, Trump is printing his celebrity Rolodex in a new book featuring 150 private letters sent to him by Oprah Winfrey, Kim Jong Un and other high-profile figures. The “colorful photo book captures … Read more
“South Park” cartoons are seeping into the real world. A TikTok user, who goes by the name Kelly on the social media platform, has created a mock-up of a parody of Prince Harry’s book cover that was depicted on a recent episode of the Comedy Central animated series. The Duke of Sussex, 38, debuted his … Read more
They say a picture is worth a thousand words — and in this case, a book title. In celebration of World Book Day Thursday, UK-based elevator company Stannah put out a tweet challenging followers to identify 10 classic kid’s books by using emojis as clues. “In celebration of #WorldBookDay, we’ve created a brainteasing #book emoji … Read more
Harvey Weinstein recruited old friend Bill Clinton to help him with his Oscar campaigns, a new bombshell book has claimed. Michael Schulman’s “Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears” used sourcing from a former Miramax employee to dive deep into the disgraced producer’s Academy Award exploits. The anonymous staffer revealed that … Read more
“Aging is a fact of life,” Steven Kotler told The Post — but “old is all a mindset.” The 55-year-old author looks at ways to improve longevity and maintain peak performance in his new book “Gnar Country: Growing Old Staying Rad.” “You got to shift your mindset, that’s where you want to go first,” Kotler — … Read more
Social media took Lloyd Devereux Richards’ serial-killer novel, “Stone Maidens,” from bottom of the barrel to top of the charts. The Vermont author’s book — a flop when it was first published in 2012 — is now No. 1 on Amazon’s bestseller list thanks to a video his daughter posted on TikTok that’s garnered more than … Read more
Danke! A British woman finally returned a German language textbook to a library in England — nearly 57 years after checking it out as a teenager. Lesley Harrison, 70, could have faced a $2,400 fine for holding on to “Ich Lerne Deutsch” for longer than three weeks, but the North Tyneside Council abolished late return … Read more
Bret Easton Ellis writes bloody books. His notorious novel “American Psycho” features Patrick Bateman, one of literature’s most memorable serial killers, and was famously cancelled by Simon & Schuster just months before it was due to be sent to the printers, citing “aesthetic differences over what critics had termed its violent and women-hating content.” It was certainly … Read more
They finally closed the book on this case. A British library waived a $52,400 fee for a book that had been overdue — for 58 years. In 1964, then-17-year-old David Hickman checked out “The Law for Motorists” from the Dudley Library before a court visit over a minor traffic violation, the Express & Star reported. … Read more
Sebastian Cwilich is a veteran of the art world — but now he’s making a diversion into the literary world. The former Christie’s auction house executive and Artsy co-founder is helping book lovers find the perfect next read with his new app Tertulia. “We saw a need,” Cwilich told the Post. “In a world full of … Read more
In a fast-paced world obsessed with hustle culture, Oliver Burkeman’s “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” is an antidote to the rat race, providing tips on how to slow down, smell the roses, and enjoy our finite time here on earth. Since its August 2001 release, the book has become a runaway hit and … Read more
She’s on to the next chapter. After rushing into nuptials with her now ex-wife, a woman realized the person she married was a fraud who pretended to have cancer — all thanks to a fictitious book. At the time, Yaya Kampen didn’t know anything about the 2012 bestselling young adult novel “The Fault in Our … Read more
Prince Harry has left audiobook listeners cringing after listening to details of a TMI story about him applying cream “down there” — and how it reminded him of his late mother. A clip from his explosive memoir “Spare” is making the rounds on social media, leaving people horrified. Harry, 38, recalled applying Elizabeth Arden cream … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. The Big Apple can’t get enough of Bono. After scheduling eight (!) shows at New York City’s Beacon Theatre to celebrate the U2 frontman’s new memoir “Surrender: 40 … Read more