Folklore, food, horror, small-town life, tales of magic and mystery. Think of these collections as appetizer platters to give you a little taste of Russia, Prague, Scotland, New Zealand, Hawaii, Ireland, and more.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got an epic cache of retro menus, upside-down paintings, top children's book illustrators, a short story from Robin Sloan, and more.
In this delightful poem, Pablo Neruda — the Nobel-Prize-winning, Chilean, poet-diplomat word-wizard — celebrates a pair of 'magnificent' socks and, along the way, reminds us to recognize and celebrate everyday joys.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got ranking the alphabet's letters, snowy Prague, international vending machines, a new Paris reading room, cake (!), and more.
It's quite cozy to read stories blanketed in snow. These books are all set in appropriately chilly environs, and there's a genre for every reader: adventure, thriller, mystery, horror, and a delightful caper.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got New Year's Eve traditions, a Library of Congress restoration project, upcoming Dark Academia novels, tote bag mania, and more.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got Edwardian Christmas tree costumes, a Boxing Day explainer, covers of 'Last Christmas,' the best musical Scrooge, and more.
Poet Emily Dickinson grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts, in the late 19th century. I can only assume she knew her way around snow. It couldn't have been easy to navigate drifts in low skirts and ankle boots with heels.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got Dorian Gray's skincare tips, spun-glass dresses, maple syrup cartel, looking back on NaNoWriMo, pandemic reading, and more.
On our show, we tell you about books we love. But some stories are so powerful, we want to put them into every reader's hands so they can experience the magic, too. Here are the books that made that impact on Dave.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got holiday romance novels, the world's oldest restaurants, public domain 2023, snowflake photography, slow reading, and more.
On our show, we only tell you about books we love. But some stories are so transportive, they're not just recommended, they're life-changing and unforgettable. Here the books that had Mel feeling all kinds of ways.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got gift guides from an excellent bookshop, the history of gingerbread, the bookish game Pentiment, an SAT words quiz, and more.
What's more seductive than reading the words that follow 'Dear Diary'?! These 16 books cross genres — adventure, classic lit, mystery, horror, and more — and feature a diary or journal that's critical to the plot.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got how to adopt a book, Keita Morimoto's stunning paintings of everyday Japan, NPR's favorite books, a fun travel quiz, and more.
The fourth Thursday of November, a.k.a. Thanksgiving (in the US), is an annual excuse to gather our favorite people, devote a full day to feasting, and, maybe, work our way through serious family drama. Delicious!
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got great travel podcasts, Edward Gorey art contest winners, an unusual Christmas mystery, an ancient written sentence, and more.
We think people who love books and travel are the best people, and we love introducing you to nice people doing cool things. So today, we've got book picks from a couple who founded a Europe-based indie publisher.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got a new story from Robin Sloan, Emily Brontë biopic, the best BBC adaptations, unique advent calendars, iconic photos, and more.
A cup of tea is the classic pairing with a great book. But you can level up your reading experience with a crunchy snack, a sweet treat, or a comforting bowl of soup. If there's cinnamon involved, it's all the better.
For centuries, witches were painted with a black brush, punished for being all a woman shouldn't be: powerful, mysterious, untamed, seductive. But aren't those words really a compliment of the highest order?
