The Musical Genius and American Century of Frank Sinatra
An interview with James Kaplan on his giant undertaking of researching and writing about the life of Frank Sinatra.(READ MORE)
On Writing
Girl Sleuths: Defying Expectations Since 1930 (At Least)
Erica Wright discusses girl sleuths, the much maligned idea of the 'relatable' character, and female empowerment in fiction.(READ MORE)
Historical Resonance: On Longfellow, Hope, and the Holidays
For our Under the Influence series, Jennifer reflects on the optimism and hope created by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poetry and how it inspired her in her own writing.(READ MORE)
Stealing Away with Sherlock Holmes in the P.S. 9 Library
Otto Penzler recounts his early exposure to the stories of Sherlock Holmes and how his love of mystery inspired his own writing.(READ MORE)
Jesse Kellerman on the Imperfect Fidelity of Writing
For our Under the Influence series, Jesse Kellerman ponders the place of technology in modern writing.(READ MORE)
Masters of Story: The Art of Storytelling in This Golden Age of Television
For our Under the Influence series, Thomas Maier shares the story of bringing his biography of Masters and Johnson to the small screen. (READ MORE)
The Human and Historical: Jon Meacham on Two Classic Political Books
Jon Meacham, author of Destiny and Power, recalls the formative experience of having read two classical political tomes back to back.(READ MORE)
The Inspiration to Write, Found in One’s Own Family Story
Jackie Copleton, author of A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding, sifts through the inspiring memories of her family story.(READ MORE)
On Carrying the Torch of Tom Clancy, Courtesy of Mark Greaney
Mark Greaney explains how picking up a Tom Clancy novel in a supermarket changed his life forever.(READ MORE)
The Withering of Time: 9 Author Quotes About the Afterlife
No two writers tackle death quite the same way. Herewith, 9 authors quotes about the afterlife guaranteed to soothe, amuse, or horrify you.(READ MORE)