Books and Literature

December 9, 2022

Serendipity, Timing and the Birth of a Horology Library

The Horological Society of New York was shown a library space for rent. Then a collector offered his books. The result? A timekeeping treasure trove. Given […]
November 4, 2022

‘Design Mom’ Gabrielle Blair Pivots to Politics

After 16 years of making a name for herself as a blogger and home decor expert, Design Mom has written her manifesto — about reproductive health. […]
August 31, 2022

Don’t Get Dressed Without Reading This Book

Claire McCardell helped create American fashion. She was also a writer whose book on style still resonates today. Claire McCardell, the midcentury designer who is one […]
August 29, 2022

Review: ‘A Visible Man: A Memoir,’ by Edward Enninful

The British Vogue editor wants to make the media — and the world — a more welcoming place. A VISIBLE MAN: A Memoir, by Edward Enninful […]
August 27, 2022

How Love Languages Became a Cultural Phenomenon

Love Languages These days, it seems as if everything is a love language. For some, it’s iced coffee. For others, it’s sarcasm. Or a mechanized mattress. […]
August 1, 2022

Hello, World. It’s Been a While.

On the pleasures and pains of joining up with other people after a long, quiet time in the Covid doldrums. I am traveling on a train, […]
July 21, 2022

New York’s Last Movie Clerk Knows More Than You Do

Will Malitek owns and operates Film Noir Cinema. If you’ve never heard of it, fine with him. As the founder and sole employee of Film Noir […]
July 21, 2022

New York’s Last Movie Clerk Knows More Than You Do

Will Malitek owns and operates Film Noir Cinema. If you’ve never heard of it, fine with him. As the founder and sole employee of Film Noir […]
June 20, 2022

‘Legends of Drag: Queens of a Certain Age’ Features Drag Elders

“Legends of Drag: Queens of a Certain Age,” a book out this month, spotlights drag elders. The idea came to Harry James Hanson and Devin Antheus […]
June 9, 2022

Logan Ury Says You’re Dating All Wrong

From her Oakland commune, a dating coach has made a big business out of her data-driven approach to modern romance. OAKLAND, Calif. — In the backyard […]