Reading fiction can transport you—the imagery and sound of language carries the reader to far off realms, like the lands of Ancient Greece, or the Ming Dynasty of the East. Food has a similar quality, with sights, smells, and tastes stimulating the senses. And pairing together literature and cuisine, well, that goes together as beautifully […]

Dear Literary Lady, What are some books that are guaranteed to impress people who see me reading them? I have a lot of people to impress this holiday season … –T.S., Evanston, IL. Dear T.S., I got your back. What? You thought I was going to get all preachy about how reading is a poignant, […]

August 26 is National Dog Day. What better way to celebrate than by sitting out in the yard with a good book, your pooch beside you? I’ll admit that my cocker spaniel, Mickey, rules our house. He once snacked on a 100-year-old edition of The Iliad, and (true story) my only response was “What good taste […]

Season Three of Sherlock was unleashed upon the American public last night, and considering the fact that fans of the show have been stewing over last season’s enigmatic cliffhanger for over two years, it’s a kind of miracle nobody spontaneously combusted in anticipation. We’re celebrating the momentous return of everyone’s favorite socially challenged detective with […]

Born under the first sign of the zodiac and one of our personal favorites, Aries make excellent protagonists. Adventurous, outgoing, courageous, confident, forceful, and dynamic, they can also be selfish, impulsive, and quick-tempered. No wonder, as their key element is fire, their ruling planet is Mars, and their symbol is the ram. We smell drama! […]