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Must-Read Harvard Books Winter 2025

From aphorisms to art heists to democracy’s necessary conditions 

by Gabriella Gage

Dawn LaRochelle offers kosher catering in the Berkshires

Law School alumna Dawn LaRochelle left her law practice to become a caterer and restaurateur.

by Nell Porter-Brown

New collections of Elizabeth Bishop's poems, prose, and letters

New collections of poems, prose, and correspondence by Elizabeth Bishop

by Adam Kirsch

Excerpt from "Blind Spot:Why We Fail to Do What's Right and What to Do about It"

Analyzing cognition and behaviors to explore how individuals and organizations conduct themselves relative to ethical standards

Richard Dyer profiles New York Philharmonic conductor Alan Gilbert

Alan Gilbert’s music that should be heard

Profile of singer-songwriter David Berkeley

Singer David Berkeley's songs glow with a strange light.

Recent books with Harvard connections

Recent books with Harvard connections

Excerpt from Tony Hiss, "In Motion: The Experience of Travel"

"In Motion: The Experience of Travel," by Tony Hiss, makes the case for mindful attention to one's environs—even the most ordinary.

Storytelling with Sondheim: a profile of librettist John Weidman

Librettist John Weidman writes books for the best.

by Jesse Kornbluth

Quotation Q&A

Correspondence on not-so-famous lost words