Grab your favorite beach towel, find a cozy spot, and dive into these literary treasures that Karen has handpicked just for you.

The intersection of community in Kokomo can be found right on Main Street, where all three of DeAndra Beard's businesses connect coffee, language, and literature. In 2013, Beard opened three businesses, "Beyond Barcodes Books," "Beyond Borders Language Learning Center," and "Bind Cafe." She hoped they would be the doorways to conversations and community her hometown needed.

Alicia Keys Performs “Show Me Love,” and introduces us to her new autobiography, “More Myself” during Monday nights show on Jimmy Kimmel. During interview she explains why she wrote the autobiography. Video is down below. Source: Huffpost.com

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Best-selling author Luvvie Ajayi talks about her new book 'I'm Judging You,' microwave fame, and the Trump disaster.

What does a nine-year-old girl who loves to read and write do? Write her own book, of course.

The famed media personality and real estate guru is starting the year off with a bang by snagging one of the most coveted award nominations in the entertainment industry.

The saying "laugh to keep from crying" has never been so relevant.

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In a season chock-full of "Top 2015" lists, from hottest celebrities to best political moments, we must not forget the literature that moved us

In order to "stay woke" as they say, it is important to read the books that tell stories about your history and your experiences.

In August of 1974, Beverly Johnson became the first African-American model to grace the cover of Vogue. She went on from there to have a…

Renaming the Charleston library she served for 30 years is a fitting tribute to Cynthia Hurd, one of the nine churchgoers killed during the AME Shooting last…

Hey, remember books? In case not, you should know that literacy is still celebrated in today’s very digital world. This week marks National Children’s Book…