Author Emily Busby explains process of creating debut children's novel "Mommy's Not An Octopus"
WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler is joined by author Emily Busby who explains the process of creating "Mommy's Not An Octopus."
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WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler is joined by author Emily Busby who explains the process of creating "Mommy's Not An Octopus."
Lovestruck Books in Cambridge hosted giveaways, activities and more in celebrations of Independent Bookstore Day.
"The Cheerful Chip" follows a potato chip to help families connect with their children through food and mealtime.
More than 200 authors will be speaking at festival panels, including "The Perfect Tuba" author Sam Quinones.
The cast of "Regretting You" joined CBS News Boston Digital Producer Riley Rourke to discuss which books they'd like to see turned into movies and their favorite scenes from the film.
Miranda Cowley Heller spoke to WBZ-TV digital producer Riley Rourke about her upcoming poetry book, "What the Deep Water Knows," the magic of Cape Cod, and the adaptation of her best-selling novel, "Paper Palace."
It was a homecoming for Julia Quinn, who attended Harvard University and lived nearby when she was a student.
In the number one spot is the novel "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy.
The Providence Athenaeum is a living history with a collection of rare books and artifacts.
For nearly two centuries, the Providence Athenaeum has served as a living history for the city and its surroundings, with a distinguished collection of rare books and artifacts. Host Rachel Holt heads to The Renaissance City for a look inside one of its best hidden gems.
Former WBZ-TV anchor Liz Walker has written a new book that explores healing from her own trauma and grief.
A bookstore in Boston is the only Black-owned bookstore in the city and it's been a hotspot for almost 20 years.
A bookstore in Boston's Nubian Square is the only Black-owned bookstore in the city and it's known for embracing literature and the community for almost 20 years. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
The Boston Book Festival was held on Saturday in Copley Square for authors, vendors and book lovers!
Volunteers made a human chain to move the books to the bookstore's new location, about 1,000 feet up the street. The community bookstore said they wanted to involve their loyal customers.
Jayson Tatum of the NBA's Boston Celtics debuts his first children's book, "Baby Dunks-a-Lot," inspired by his experiences as a father to his son, Deuce.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
One Massachusetts library is hoping to cater to more of its community with a new LGBTQ+ focused book club.
A Westwood librarian is fighting back against domestic violence by using a cellphone and discarded library books.
Body camera footage showed a police officer searching for the often-banned book in an eighth grade classroom after an anonymous tip.
Pink will give away 2,000 banned books at her South Florida shows this week in partnership with the literary and free expression advocacy group PEN America.
Scholastic said it created the category to protect school workers in states with laws that prohibit titles that deal with race and sexuality.
"More Than Words" is a bookstore in Boston, largely run by young adults ages 16 to 24 who are in the foster care system, homeless, or out of school.
The Blessing Barn Bookstore in Mendon opens Saturday, March 11.
Neil O'Flaherty is accused of breaking into an elderly couple's Falmouth, Massachusetts home and holding a great grandmother against her will.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Steven Dana is accused of trying to drown an injured 21-year-old at Sandy Beach in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Bentley University is upgrading its facilities as it prepares to host the French national team ahead of the World Cup.
Neil O'Flaherty is accused of breaking into an elderly couple's Falmouth, Massachusetts home and holding a great grandmother against her will.
Steven Dana is accused of trying to drown an injured 21-year-old at Sandy Beach in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Needham Chairman of Parks and Recreation Christopher Gerstel was arrested amid accusations of stealing from Little League families.
It could take fans over an hour to go through security for the FIFA World Cup matches at Boston Stadium, according to Foxboro Police Chief Michael Grace.
Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor wants to reschedule his deposition in the Karen Read lawsuit
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
The Boston Fleet announced on Thursday the hiring of Francois Methot as their head coach.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.