Between the end of June and August 7th I read fourteen Agatha Christie books. I did this because it somehow seemed imprudent to read only thirteen Agatha Christie books. Exact number aside,  this glut was inspired by my finally deciding to listen to a biography … Continue reading Why Agatha, Amelia, and Russell? Or, Going Home Again

Having survived a typically hectic October (ghost tour season!) with no escapes on the books since July, I found myself in desperate need of a jaunt out of town. Once struck by the idea it wouldn’t let me go, and so I booked a perfect … Continue reading Why Julia?

In my apartment, hanging on the wall above my couch, I have a framed picture of Winston and Clementine Churchill. Above Winston and Clemmie are Julia and Paul Child. And on the side table next to my reading chair is John Adams. Some people have … Continue reading Why Winston?