The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
On Nov. 29, Times readers are invited to be the first to find out which books we’ve selected as the year’s best.
Category: Books and Literature
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In Life and Music, Ned Rorem Was Unwaveringly Himself
The New York Times – Music:
This composer, diarist and reluctant pioneer of gay liberation has died. A critic remembers visiting him in his twilight.
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5 Books to Read About Qatar Before the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
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How Peter Asher, a Jack-of-all-Trades in Music, Mastered Them All
The New York Times – Music:
The British musician, manager, producer, executive and author known for his work with Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor, is the subject of a new book exploring his unique run in the industry.
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In ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ Alice Englert and Nicholas Denton Play the Game
The New York Times – Film:
In a decadent new Starz drama, the two actors play young versions of literature’s most poisoned and poisonous power couple.
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Julie Powell, Food Writer Known for ‘Julie & Julia,’ Dies at 49
The New York Times – Film:
She documented her attempt to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” in a popular blog that became a best-selling book and a hit movie.
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Steve Keene Made 300,000 Paintings in a Home Full of Easels
The New York Times – Music:
The artist’s studio and living space, created with his wife, Starling Keene, an architect, houses a one-man assembly line of affordable art — enough to fill a new book.