Meticulously researched and clearly presented, “The First Tycoon” reconstructs the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the wealthiest man of his time.
Author Archive | Kristin Kearns
“Manufacturing Depression”
Depression: a frame of mind or a sales tactic? “Manufacturing Depression” exposes the pharmaceutical industry’s role in developing depression as we know it.
“Catching Fire”
Yet another reason to take cooking classes: “Catching Fire” posits that the linchpin of human evolution is the ability to cook.
“Adventures in Taxidermy”
In “Still Life: Adventures in Taxidermy,” journalist Melissa Milgrom brings the world of taxidermy to life through interviews, observation, and her own firsthand accounts.
“Backing into Forward”
In “Backing into Forward,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer draws a candid picture of his life and career.
“The Wilderness Warrior”
Douglas Brinkley takes on Theodore Roosevelt’s efforts to save America’s wilderness in “The Wilderness Warrior,” a book as big as its subject.
“The Imperfectionists”
Tom Rachman’s debut novel, about a bunch of foreign correspondents in Rome, makes a splash in the literary scene.
“Wolf Hall”
In “Wolf Hall,” Hilary Mantel tackles a larger-than-life character that has been exonerated, bashed, recast, and recycled for centuries: Henry VIII.
Closet Cooking
Looking to mix up your menus? Enter Closet Cooking, a blog for those in search of unusual combinations and bold flavors.
The Kitchn
The Kitchn nourishes the home cook with high-quality photography, sophisticated layout, and an astonishing amount and variety of posts.