There are so many books and movies about the second world war. The Splendid and the Vile is unique in its research and detail. Sourced from the diaries of Churchill’s … Continue reading By the book, The Splendid and the Vile

There are so many books and movies about the second world war. The Splendid and the Vile is unique in its research and detail. Sourced from the diaries of Churchill’s … Continue reading By the book, The Splendid and the Vile
Often described as the only straight line in Central Park, the promenade along the literary walk provides a leisurely stroll among rare and majestic American Elm trees. On this visit, … Continue reading Literary walk, Central Park
With a dream debut, Megha Majumdar’s novel A Burning has climbed up the western bestseller lists. The book covers a lot of hot topics that the publishing industry classifies as … Continue reading By the book…A Burning
Do you recall the way you felt when you first started reading mysteries, like a good old Agatha Christie? Turning each page with anticipation, awaiting a twist that was sure … Continue reading Setting up the twists and turns
Bad Blood, the gripping tale of Theranos, proves that fact is often stranger than fiction. Charismatic characters, greed, and drama all come together in this exciting book. Much has been … Continue reading By the book..Bad Blood
As I started to read A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, I was immediately reminded of the children’s book Eloise. Eloise and her adventures in New York’s luxurious Plaza … Continue reading By the book….A Gentleman in Moscow
When I first heard of the book “Where the Crawdads sing,” I did some research to figure out what the title meant and what the book was about. There was … Continue reading By the book…Where the Crawdads Sing
I love to read books where the setting is so well-developed that the place feels like one of the characters. In Little Fires Everywhere, Celeste Ng deftly weaves the setting … Continue reading By the book…Little Fires Everywhere
On a walk alongside commercial buildings and glowing window displays, it is a treat to come across a shop that feels like a museum. The merchandise is expensive, but it … Continue reading Rare Books
The early morning sun brightened the light yellow of the Longfellow House, and the scattered autumn leaves paid homage to the poet’s statue. Longfellow wrote ”Paul Revere’s Ride” while living … Continue reading Longfellow House