“Misfortune’s Isle” by Richard Matthews Hallet
“I will not have you killed before my eyes.” Delfina faltered, and grew heavy in his arms.
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Travels with Myself
Gay Haubner shares hair-raising tales from her lifetime of travel.
Pure Switzerland
In this jewel of a country, the light seems brighter, the leaves greener, and the sky bluer.
“The Shrinking Violet” by Sinclair Lewis
“Mr. Hitz highly esteemed the works of J. Bolivar Whipple. Not the five volumes of symbolic, ethnic and psychoanalytic dramas, however.”
Learning to Love Your Weeds
For Weed Appreciation Day, take a look at some practical uses for the uninvited plants on your property.
21 Gifts to Spread Hygge for the Holidays
No tech is required in this cozy gift guide.
“One of the Dead” by William Wood
“The notion of a haunted house is a misconception semantically. It is not the house but the soul itself that is haunted.”
Considering History: Confederate Memorials, Racist Histories, and Charlottesville
A year after clashes between white supremacists and counter-protesters, Ben Railton looks at the histories of Confederate memory and racial segregation that shaped his hometown of Charlottesville.
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Gallery “Gigolo” by George Sumner Albee
A young American woman exploring France for the first time is introduced to a mysterious, kind man who seems to know everyone around.
9 Tips for Creative Container Gardening
Think inside the box this summer.
Summer Road Trips: Bookish Travel
Hit the road with these stopovers for literature lovers.
“Head and Shoulders” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A teen philosophy prodigy ditches academia for a lively showgirl.
10 Savory Herbs to Add to Your Garden This Spring
Tips from 1943 for growing 10 fresh herbs — and how to cook with them.
The Architecture People Love to Hate and then Just Love
Brutalist architecture may be overbearing, monstrous, and cold, but opponents are finally warming up to the idea.
7 Heirloom Vegetables Saved from Extinction (That You Can Plant in Your Garden)
If we save them, they could one day save us.
Persistence of Vision
A young woman vows to reunite her family, but getting rid of her father’s mistress may not be enough to bring him home.