Arthur Alexander may not be a household name, but it should be. Like many early African-American pioneers of popular music in the 1950s and 1960s he influenced virtually all of the major rock and roll artists of the era. His music, a... Read More

At its best, a travel guide can give wayfarers a sense of the place to which they’re journeying, describing not just the famous spots, but also the hidden treasures. Muses in Arcadia goes far beyond this, upping the standard for travel... Read More

After years of publishing his work in newspapers and magazines around the world, Howe has used his writing talent and vast experience to create a compilation of well-researched and captivating stories about New Hampshire’s White... Read More

What makes a certain honey a Silver Spoon Selection? According to the author, “A flavor so nuanced that it is best appreciated in tiny discrete amounts. Honey that you would choose to eat from a spoon.” In this respectful voice,... Read More

New Zealand Maori legend says the earth was formed when Rangi, the sky, united with Papa, the earth. Then the demigod, Maui, fished up a cluster of islands from the sea and named them Aotearoa (Ao-TayA-RoA)-Land of the Long White Cloud.... Read More

The spread of Christianity into Britain separated the Celtic people from much of their Celtic traditions. The Celtic Quest is a testament to the potency of those traditions and proof that they still live on. It is a lavish book and a... Read More

Glorie is octogenarian Glorie Carcieri, the opinionated and determined protagonist in the debut novel of Caryn James, the chief television critic for The New York Times, and a frequent Times contributor of film and book critiques.... Read More