Nonfiction author Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author, will be in Frederick Jan. 12 to talk about his book and sign his new work, The Nazi Plot: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill. Meltzer worked on this book with Josh Mensch, a television documentary author and producer. The evening is hosted … Read more
From Prince Harry’s memoirs to Charles’ coronation, the coming year will be full of royal events, including the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s death. (Getty Images) Last year’s royal calendar was eventful – from the highest levels of platinum jubilees and Notable birthdays to the lows of the somber ceremonies that marked Queen Elizabeth’s death, such … Read more
A young girl and her pony take part in one of the toughest games in the western United States, the Tevis Cup. It’s 100 miles long and takes riders through unforgiving terrain and into places like Donner Pass and other peaks. It is usually the most experienced riders and senior horses who complete the challenge. … Read more
Rosemary Tonks, pictured in 1969.Image by ANL / Shutterstock We open each book with the assumption that the writer wants to read it. Readers occupy the position of virtual generosity, bestowing our attention on the page before us. At most, we may admit that a novel or poem was written for inner pleasure only, without … Read more
A group of retired members of law enforcement have come together to share their stories of when they wore the badge in hopes of inspiring the next generation. After one of them died, the other three got down to business and put their combined 100 years of experience on the page for anyone who might … Read more
Mathieu Leon holds books donated to the MEO Head Start from the Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive. Pictures of economic opportunities in Maui Over 1,000 children’s books with favorites from Dr. Seuss, Llama Llama, and more have been given to Maui Children’s Economic Opportunity Head Start as a recipient of the Barnes & Noble … Read more
Editor’s note: This is just one of our stories looking at and promoting authors and artists in Evanston. Adam Langer is kind of from Evanston and from Chicago. As a kid growing up in the Chicago area, he lived in Rogers Park, but went to Baker Demonstration School in Evanston before attending Evanston Township High … Read more
