The Revolutionary Genius of Plants by Stefano Mancuso
In one of Roald Dahl’s creepier short stories, “The Sound Machine,” an inventor rigs together ...
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Written by MAX L. CHAPNICK Filed Under: A+E, Books
In one of Roald Dahl’s creepier short stories, “The Sound Machine,” an inventor rigs together ... read more
Lucky for us, a growing number of small presses are putting out books about grassroots groups that have found creative ways to change their world.
"Let’s be clear: Anorexia destroyed my career. It destroyed my love life. It destroyed everything in its path."
A number of writers who teach at Grub Street (an independent “creative writing center” on Boylston Street) have been landing on the bestseller lists and reeling in million-dollar advances. Among them is Celeste Ng, whose novel ... read more
“Their writing enriches our communities, and their voices represent the breadth of our city. Above all, their work sharpens our resolve to protect our right to an inclusive and free press.”
In America we always seem to be in search of the authentic. Whether it’s Jay Z or Cardi B, we like our artists to keep it real. So it’s not surprising that there is a lot of buzz about a novel written by a Native American set in Oakland. It’s a world ... read more
Written by CHRIS FARAONE Filed Under: A+E, Books, FEATURES, Non-fiction
he resulting new book, Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968, goes leagues beyond extended album review fanboy territory and illustrates in full kaleidoscopic fashion a post-folk avant-garde rock scene that was expressly centered around the Greater Boston region, but which resonated far and wide for decades after.
Written by KATELYN BURNS Filed Under: A+E, Books
"They aren’t going to close the hearts that have been opened and revert back the minds that have been changed."
Written by CHRIS FARAONE Filed Under: A+E, Books
Like so many masters of deep research and compelling narrative historical nonfiction before him, Kix leaves very little for the reader to imagine on their own. Some of the descriptions are extremely terrifying, but they’re also necessary if one is to understand the plight of the protagonist.
Written by M.J. TIDWELL Filed Under: A+E, Books
This year’s annual NESFA convention, Boskone 55, promises a seriously eclectic mix. There will be Star Wars Mad Libs. There will be a Regency-era dance class, with costumes encouraged.