Ethan Hawke reflected on the moment he knew his daughter Maya Hawke, his oldest with ex-wife Uma Thurman, would be an actor: “I knew that she was gonna be a very good one.” ...

From mystery and history to fiction and memoir, these are the titles that captivated Monitor reviewers this year.

This seasonal selection balances holiday standards It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and The Muppet Christmas ...