Murder And Crows In 'Taxidermist's Daughter'
Kate Mosse's new gothic thriller uses the concept of taxidermy as a clever skeleton on which to hang its scares. It's a dark and tangled tale that's definitely not for the squeamish.
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Love Your Sourdough Starter? In Stockholm, You Can Hire A Sitter For It
A batch of starter can live indefinitely, but it also requires a certain amount of care and feeding. Apparently, that can pose a problem for Swedes and their five weeks of annual vacation.
Organic Foods Still Aren't As Mass Market As You Might Think
With Wal-Mart now selling organic food, and Whole Foods testing cheaper stores, it's easy to think organic has gone mainstream. But one study finds organics are still far more common in richer areas.
'My Golden Days,' An Heir To French New Wave
Arnaud Desplechin's new film centers on the memories of a middle-aged Frenchman who returns to Paris after years of living abroad. Critic John Powers says My Golden Days is "achingly romantic."
In Many Ways, Author Says, Spanish Civil War Was 'The First Battle Of WWII'
According to Adam Hochschild, about 2,800 Americans fought in the Spanish Civil War, and some were bombed by Nazis years before the U.S. entered World War II. His new book is Spain in Our Hearts.
'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' Foolishness, Happiness And Josh Chan
What began as a tale of pursuit has turned into a story about what it means to meet up with people who appeal to you for complicated reasons.
Jim Harrison, 'Legends Of The Fall' Author, Dies At 78
The author — who wrote more than three dozen books, including the novels Dalva and True North and many collections of poetry — found freedom in the outdoors. He died Saturday in Patagonia, Ariz.
DIY Artists Paint The Town Strange, With Some Help From George R.R. Martin
The art market is booming in Santa Fe, N.M., but the highbrow scene leaves some artists feeling out of place. So, one collective made a space of their own — with a big boost from the fantasy author.
Reading Between Worlds With Griffin And Sabine
Nick Bantock returns to his epistolary lovers in a new volume, The Pharos Gate. In an age of instantaneous digital communication, Griffin and Sabine celebrate the pleasures of paper and ink.
Not My Job: Jazz Bassist Esperanza Spalding Gets Quizzed On Bases
We've invited Spalding to answer questions about BASE jumping, second base and Ace of Base.