It is that time of year again to shake out the couch covers, sweep out the dirt, and let in the fresh spring air. Barbara Marjanovic does just this as the characters in her latest collection of short stories and poems discover more than just dust bunnies in their attic while spring-cleaning.

The classic book of African-American folktales

North Carolina strength athletes will have the chance to “beat” a local author, but only if they double what he lifts and make a donation to the MDA to win.