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La Carreta looks like a lot of sodas: The wooden tables are evenly spaced, the surfaces are brightly painted, and paintings of fincas adorn...

In Marissa Kennerson’s new novel “The Family,” 17-year-old Twig lives in a reclusive commune near Turrialba.

For years, the Pucci family has photographed Costa Rica in all its splendor. But about two years ago, they decided to try a new angle: from the air.

With the publication of his not-quite-for-children children's book, "Outlaw Pete," Bruce Springsteen has surprised even himself. Writing such a book "was the last thing I saw coming," he says, never mind the many other rock stars who have delved into the children's section lately — including, most recently, Keith Richards with "Gus & Me."

For author Caroline Vu, who once lived in Costa Rica and wrote for The Tico Times, “Palawan Story” has certain autobiographical elements: Like Kim, Vu was also born in Vietnam, she was evacuated during the war, and she lived much of her life in the United States.

Renowned Nicaraguan novelist and poet Gioconda Belli sat down with The Tico Times to discuss her latest novel, politics, and what it's like to go home.

Scores of music fans flooded the Amón Solar building in San José's Barrio Amón last Friday to celebrate the International Blues Festival.

We’ve done some of the legwork for you and put together a list of things you might not want to miss at this year's International Book Fair.

For 10 action-packed days starting Aug. 22, the 15th Costa Rican International Book Fair will attract hundreds of authors, publishers, experts, and venders to San José's Barrio Aranjuez.

For the past two decades, Chaves’ career has grown exponentially. Now he is the first Costa Rican to be accepted to the Berliner Künstlerprogramm.