The New York Times – Travel:
Discovering the Oxford where C.S. Lewis, the writer of over 30 books, including the “Chronicles of Narnia” series, found faith, inspiration and a life-changing friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien.
Category: Writing and Writers
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Tom Whitlock, Writer of ‘Top Gun’ Anthem ‘Danger Zone,’ Dies at 68
The New York Times – Music:
Mr. Whitlock’s songs, including the chart-topping “Take My Breath Away,” were central to the 1986 movie.
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Read Your Way Through São Paulo
The New York Times – Travel:
Brazil’s ultra urban megacity overwhelms the landscape and the imagination. Paulo Scott recommends books that peel back its layers.
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The-Dream and Muni Long: From Behind the Scenes to the Grammys
The New York Times – Music:
Ahead of the first-ever Grammy Award for songwriter of the year, two musicians who have been both headliners and behind-the-scenes cogs trace their unique journeys to recognition.
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Jonathan Raban, Adventurous Literary Traveler, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Travel:
An expatriate Briton, he followed Huckleberry Finn’s Mississippi, sailed to Alaska and explored eastern Montana. But, he said, he was not a “travel writer.”
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Read Your Way Through Boston
The New York Times – Travel:
Paul Theroux, the quintessential travel writer, has also enshrined his Massachusetts roots in his writing. Here are his recommendations for those who come to visit.
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Book Review: ‘Roald Dahl, Teller of the Unexpected’ by Matthew Dennison
The New York Times – Film:
“Teller of the Unexpected,” an elegant new biography, sidesteps the ugly side of the children’s book author while capturing his grandiose, tragedy-specked life.