meIn March 1965, the festering body of 64-year-old Herberts Cukurs was discovered stuffed into a box in a beachfront bungalow in Montevideo, Uruguay. During the 1930s, Cukurs’ exploits as a crash pilot made him one of the most famous men in Latvia. Under Nazi occupation, he found a new calling as a prominent member of … Read more
Spending a Saturday listening to authors discuss their work over lunch and talking to other readers seems to be a good thing for the time being. That’s what happens tomorrow at the Pasadena Convention Center as the 14th annual Pasadena Book Festival returns after two years. The festival features an impressive group of authors: Maggie … Read more
comic book movies Its popularity has increased over the past two decades. The phenomenon behind them was initially supported by the unwavering loyalty of comic book readers who waited to see their favorite trading pages undergo live action treatment and hit the big screen. Marvel Comics and DC Comics retained their god-like status as creative … Read more
Beachwood Summer Parties: The City of Beachwood has announced its concert schedule, both outdoor and indoor, for this summer. The city’s Department of Community Services also announced a new name for the chain, “Beachwood Beats.” Outdoor concerts will once again take place at the Family Aquatic Center every Tuesday, while indoor concerts will take place … Read more
Placeholder while loading article actions This great travel read is the perfect warm-weather vacation companion, whether you’re heading to the beach or staying at home. After all, books are travelers’ companions on demand: in their company, you can enjoy indirect thrills without bating your favorite combination of sun and shade. And this year has brought … Read more
After months of causing a national uproar with the first book ban, the Wentzville School Board voted Thursday to pull another acclaimed book from school libraries. The board agreed with the review panel’s recommendation to withdraw the “Fun Home” comic memoir by Alison Bechdale, citing illustrations of sexual activity. The vote was 6-1. “I am … Read more
Swanson: Patricia HighsmithRipley’s UndergroundIt’s the second in the Ripley series and the only one of the five I haven’t read. I love Highsmith. I don’t think anyone has ever omitted in that gray area of moral lines people would cross as she does. books: What other writer do you like who mines that gray area? … Read more
Cynthia Clampett thinks well of the Midwest. To the extent that “The Heart of the Destination: A Guide to Discovering the Magnificent Past of the Midwestis the third book by a food and travel writer focusing on the region. The Chicagoland-area Pittsburgh native has traveled 37 countries on six continents while following her love of … Read more
Somerville – Anyone who thinks no one goes to libraries anymore should visit the Dorchester County Public Library in Old Trolley Road on Wednesday morning, during back-to-back story times. That’s when parents bring their twinkling little children into a little room tucked away in the corner of the children’s section so that Youth Services Librarian … Read more
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