If you’re a Dan Brown fan, prepare yourself. The new film, “Angels & Demons,” is different than the book. Yes, there are plenty of thrills, but director Ron Howard tinkers with the plot.

Last week provided a bright spot for booksellers. Two much-awaited books hit retail shelves. Monday brought the release of “True Compass: A Memoir by Edward M. Kennedy.” It was expected to sell ...

Angels and demons exist in several cultural legends, so the lore of these celestial and hellish characters varies depending on what legend or mythology the animators use for inspiration.