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Desert Flowers: Three Books That Are Anything But Dry()
February 4, 2013 The desert has inspired a rich literary landscape. Author Ruben Martinez recommends three reads that examine it both literally and figuratively. Do you have a favorite book that takes place in the desert? Tell us in the comments.
Books featured in this story:
Lying Awake
The Guardians
Complete Essays, 1939-1956
3 Books About House Hunting In The Gilded Age()
February 17, 2013 The money and mansions of the turn of the century provide rich fodder for some fabulous reads. Author Janet Wallach recommends three books that give a glimpse of Gilded Age houses. Do you have a favorite book that highlights architecture? Let us know in the comments.
Books featured in this story:
A Hazard of New Fortunes
The Alienist
The Financier
Hardly Heroic: 3 Flagrantly Flawed Main Characters()
March 3, 2013 No one's perfect, especially in literature. Author Julie Wu's favorite protagonists are of sound mind and questionable morals. Do you have a favorite character who lacks, well, character? Tell us in the comments.
Books featured in this story:
The Little Bride
Spartina
The Love Wife
On The Move: Three Books To Keep Out Of The Boxes()
April 21, 2013 Author Sloane Crosley is moving apartments — and, just as importantly, her library. Some books will come with her; others won't. But when she can't find the sheets or shampoo, these are the titles she'll want easy access to.
Books featured in this story:
You've Got to Read This
Fraud
This Is Running for Your Life
What's Cooking? 3 Books That Are More Filling Than Food()
April 28, 2013 Oftentimes, foodie fiction makes you hungry. But author Jessica Soffer recommends three books that deal with food yet aren't in love with it — books to read when you're on a diet, a desert island, or for whatever reason would like a peach tart to not be compared to a summer's day.
Books featured in this story:
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
The Middlesteins
