Books

Long and Winding Road

Imagine: A studio drummer who’s never written anything but letters decides to write the definitive book about the Beatles, subject of some 500 previous books.

Book Review: Commodore: The Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt

By Pauline Uchmanowicz

One of only four Vanderbilt biographies to date, Renehan’s book prominently features the Hudson River and surrounding environs, from which Vanderbilt launched his remarkable career.

Short Takes

By Nina Shengold

Six books to fulfill your New Year’s resolution to read more about mind and spirit.

Book Review: The Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and Africa

By Peter Lewis

You are Josh Swiller, a Peace Corps volunteer as far from peace as Mununga is from anywhere, and you may well be about to experience a really ugly death.

Book Review: Night Work

By Anne Pyburn