Ernest Hemingway's semi-autobiographical novel follows a group of American and British expatriates as they journey from Paris to Pamplona and then to New York City. The New York sections, though brief...
Herbert von Karajan (1908-1982) remains arguably the most recorded classical conductor of all time, known for his polished, often controversial, interpretations. He led the Berlin Philharmonic for nea...
This novel is a masterclass in unreliable narration and emotional restraint. Stevens, an aging butler, reflects on his life of service at Darlington Hall during the lead-up to World War II. As he emba...
Peggy Flemings victory at the 1968 Olympics, following the tragic death of her teammate, Karen Heiss, captivated the nation and revitalized interest in figure skating. Her elegant and graceful style,...
John Updike's 'Rabbit, Run' (1960) is the first novel in the 'Rabbit' series, following the restless and disillusioned Harry 'Rabbit' Angstrom as he abandons his family and embarks on a search for mea...
Ben Fountain is an American author known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels that critique American culture and politics. His novel 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Dance' offers a poignant and un...
Philip Roth's 'American Pastoral' (1997) is a tragic and unsettling novel exploring the disintegration of the American Dream through the story of Seymour Hersh, a man whose life is shattered by a viol...
Alan Bradley's Flavia de Luce series introduces readers to a precocious and eccentric young girl who solves mysteries in post-war England. Flavia's intelligence and her passion for chemistry lead her...
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