David Starkey Reviews 30 Books of Poems
Former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate and current Independent book reviewer, offers up one book for each day of National Poetry Month.
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‘In the Midst of Winter’ Draws Readers in with Compelling Characters
Isabel Allende draws readers into the lives of three people caught first in a paralyzing snowstorm and then in a murder mystery.
‘Sleepy Bunny’ Book Helps Kids Nap
Lavender farmer Melissa Broughton tells the true tale of Amos the rabbit.
Matthew Desmond Talks the Trauma of Eviction
Talking about the affordable housing crisis with the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of ‘Evicted’.
‘Jumping at Shadows’ Offers Multifaceted Examination of How Fear Is Stoked
Author Sasha Abramsky explores what happens when a society places the idea of safety at all costs ahead of the common good.
‘Dreaming the Beatles’
‘Rolling Stone’ writer offers a funny, imaginative, thoroughly researched book that may well convince you to join the band’s perpetual magical mystery tour.
Author Nomi Prins Releases ‘Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World’
Former Wall Street executive’s new book is a warning that the lessons of 2008 haven’t been learned.
‘Rebound’ Qualifies as Fitness Bible
Books tells readers how to regain strength, move effortlessly, and live without limits at any age.
Teju Cole’s ‘Blind Spot’ Is New Collection of Photographs
The photography critic is a talented writer and brings a pleasing symmetry to the overall project.
‘Heating & Cooling: 52 Micro-Memoirs’
Beth Ann Fennelly is so charming that one can’t help but be drawn into her quirky and ultimately life-affirming world.