Books

Frederick Douglass began his lifelong crusade for human rights right here in New Bedford. Here are some great books to read for Black History Month in February.

As the Ward Five Councilor, Rita Marinho – then Rita Moniz – was the first Portuguese-American woman to serve on the New Bedford City Council.

I don't get this digital reading craze. People read about something that interests them on Wikipedia or Google, or buy a book on Kindle. What's up with that?

Brattle Book Shop in Boston is a must-visit for anyone who loves books or just loves a little history.

Maureen Boyle's new book 'The Ghost' is a true crime story that connects Pennsylvania with Southeastern Massachusetts in a most unusual way.

Banning books should never happen in a free society.

Red Ribbon poses a challenge for the little bookworms in your life.

Spinner Publications in New Bedford has released a new book about 18th-century civil rights champion Paul Cuffe.

An enlightening look at the history of our reactions to the Northern Lights.

It sends a clear message to young girls that women can do and be anything.