The Ithacan

DC Comics focuses on one of its most notorious villains in it’s newest series.

Mitch Albom, the bestselling author of “Tuesdays with Morrie,” is back in the spotlight with a quizzical tale that may make minds wonder if “the end is not the end.” “The First Phone Call from Heaven” has a different taste to it than is expected after reading Albom’s other works about life and death, such as “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.” But at the same time, it is clear he stays true to himself and his touching, creative writing style in his latest spiritual tale.

Elizabeth Smart, who made national news when she was kidnapped from her home in 2002, opens up about her kidnapping ordeal in her memoir, “My Story.”

Witty author Kelly Oxford delivers a snarky memoir about her quirky life experiences.