Spring has sprung, and there's much to celebrate: better weather, more holidays, and a whole new slate of books you've got to read before they're adapted to the silver screen. We've got you covered with 10 titles that are sure to fit the bill regardless of your literary taste. But if you're a James Franco fan, you're in luck: he's signed on for three of these projects. Click on through to check Read more

Don't sacrifice luxury for eco features when you're visiting Vienna — just book a stay at the newly opened Hotel Topazz. Located in the historic first district, Hotel Topazz features a unique facade and chic decor while also keeping its resource and energy use to a minimum through tactics including energy-efficient systems and appliances and green building materials. The hotel's facade is Read more

There's a myth that vegans don't get enough nutrients, but then there's athletes like ultramarathoner Brendan Brazier, whose book Thrive explains how a plant-based diet helps improve performance and recovery when training, and superstar sprinter Carl Lewis, who credits a vegan diet for helping him win all those Olympic gold medals. Brendan and Carl are not the only ones to tout a plant-based Read more

It's never to early too start good habits and to teach kids how important their health is. Part of taking good care of yourself is exercising regularly and since kids are always in the mood for a good story, here are a few to add to your kid's library that portray fitness and staying active as a fun part of life. Read more

Nowadays, women who want a trimmer waist in a pinch typically turn to Spanx or some other body-slimming underwear. But when it's less about practicality and more about looking sexy in nothing but your skivvies (like for your Valentine's Day date night, for instance), you may choose to don a corset. While modern women are free to wear these fitted underpinnings whenever we want to spice things up Read more

One thought crossed our minds when we got a glimpse of Miranda Kerr in her white bikini today — OK, aside from the fact that this supermodel has superhuman genes — we need that suit. Miranda turned heads while shooting on the water in Sydney, showing off her enviable bod and a perfect-fit white bikini that's a perennial swimwear classic. Sure, embellishments, prints, and bold colors all have Read more

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara made her first-ever appearance at the Golden Globes tonight. She's a nominee in the category of best actress for her turn as Lisbeth Salander in the David Fincher-directed adaptation of the best-selling Swedish book series. The film is also nominated in the best original score category. Rooney chose a black Nina Ricci gown for the show. Rooney said Read more

When I received the Kindle Fire DODOcase last week, I was immediately taken by its distinct woodsy odor, almost like old books. It was quite enjoyable. But more than just the initial smell, the Kindle Fire DODOcase is practically perfect in every way — it's a notebook-style case that looks just like a Moleskine and folds back for standing your tablet upright, it's lightweight and easily Read more

Lauren Conrad was decked out in a cute party dress for last night's Autumn Party and Yigal Azrouel fashion show to benefit the Children's Institute in LA. LC pulled back her darker hair, which she debuted arriving back at LAX over the weekend, for the event. Lauren is not afraid to experiment with beauty, and she's been a go-to source for her California-girl look since her days on The Hills, Read more

Given the obsession with the royals, it seems only fitting that our latest fashion fixation also comes from across the pond, though this time around the style we're seeking is more prep-school punk than Princess Catherine. We never hit the books at Eton, but we're answering Fall's call to Anglo charm with boarding-school basics, like rugby stripes and tasseled loafers. To make your part as Read more