What defines Boston? Its history? Its landmarks? Its sportsteams and shrines?Perhaps the question should be, who defines Boston? FromHenry David Thoreau to Dennis Lehane, Boston has been beloved by ma
Presents a collection of essays celebrating the city of Boston by such writers as Leslie Epstein, Dennis Lehane, Robert Pinsky, John Updike, and Madeleine Blais.
For readers who loved Tune In and Nick Hornby’s Songbook, an anthology of essays from a chorus of twenty-nine luminaries singing the praises of their favorite Beatles songs. The Beatles’ influence—on
In The Good Book, thirty-two of today’s most prominent writers share never-before-published pieces about passages in the Bible that are most meaningful to them.The Good Book collects new pieces by wri
An anthology of essays about Boston and what it means to the contributors, with all proceeds donated to the One Fund. Contributors include Susan Orlean, Kevin Cullen, Mike Barnicle, Pico Iyer, and man
Thirty-two prominent writers share the Bible passages most meaningful to them in this “Sunday School class you’ve been waiting for” (Garrison Keillor).The Good Book, with an introduction by Adam Gopni
A wild night outdoors with Bill Buford. A football tradition with Nathaniel Rich. A jog around the reservoir with Mark Helprin as he "protects" Jacqueline Onassis from imagined harm. The 843 carefully
The notable writers in Blauner's collection include a mix of sports journalists, novelists, non-fiction authors, editors and publishers. Their essays reflect on their personal experience with the conc
Stefan Fatsis sends his stunningly perfect, consummately perfect, why-would-anyone-use-anything-else? perfect” glove to be restored by the glove designer at Rawlings. Frank Deford makes the case that
Stefan Fatsis sends his ?stunningly perfect, consummately perfect, why-would-anyone-use-anything-else? perfect” glove to be restored by the glove designer at Rawlings. Frank Deford makes the case that
Here is a wonderful collection of twenty revealing essays on the national pastime.Featuring contributions from Roger Angell, John Thorn, Frank Deford, GeorgePlimpton, Stefan Fatsis, and others (plus a
