By Catherine Hong John Adams reviews “Every Valley,” Charles King’s new book about the artistic, social and political forces surrounding one of the greatest pieces of music ever created.

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Katharine Spurrier dives into the stunning selection of photographs by Carlos Muñoz-Yagüe in this new book which takes us behind the scenes of iconic designer, Yves Saint Laurent. National Trust ...

The nine-book series, was originally published in 2011, and adapted into a hit TV show The Expanse, which adapted six out of the nine books in the series. Who should read: Readers who are ...

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Lila Pereira, a successful media executive, rises to the top of her career but has to reckon with her youngest daughter, Grace, resenting her for not being a PTA mom. Grace also dredges up the ...

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