The decision to watch every film in the Criterion Collection—hundreds of them drawn from cinema classics from all around the world—in a single year led McGriff and Tyree, both published authors, to start writing about the films that... Read More

The disruptive events leading up to the Gothic sack of Rome in 410 included many years of attacks on the temples and shrines of the Roman Empire’s traditional religion. After Emperor Constantine’s conversion, Christianity was the... Read More

Sickly, chronically depressed, boorishly disagreeable, often out of his mind, Vincent van Gogh was also revolutionary with a paint brush and could write one hell of a letter. This collection of 265 letters (820 are known to exist) shows... Read More

A rare, gem-quality collection of recipes, guidance, and good sense for discerning vegans and vegetarians. Think Roasted Fall Vegetable Cannellini Bean Stew with Spelt Berries and Kale. Think Quinoa Beet Salad with Feta, Chile, Garlic,... Read More

Inspired by the much-loved kids’ book Goodnight Moon, this very clever “pitcher book” features wort hogs, hops wildebeests, otters in charge of the water, and other brewery beasts to colorfully demonstrate the brewing process and... Read More

The long-form style of literary nonfiction found in magazines reaches its zenith when a talented writer makes connections and pieces together irregular themes to create an aha realization about mass culture. From online gambling to the... Read More

This book is such a great idea, and so masterfully put together, no one should ever doubt its success. Covers galore—two hundred years of publishing fashion on display, featuring six of Austen’s novels, all assisted by hip... Read More

Narrator Anatolia Steppe is a rebellious twelve-year-old, and wise beyond her years. While these traits may irritate adults and nannies, they are perfectly conducive to solving mysteries with international intrigue. In Istanbul, Turkey,... Read More