Arts & Culture
Off the Shelf
Recent books with Harvard connections
And the War Came
At its sesquicentennial, a fresh, revealing narrative of the advent of the Civil War
by Michael Bernath
Kosher Delights
Law School alumna Dawn LaRochelle left her law practice to become a caterer and restaurateur.
by Nell Porter-Brown
Bishop Redux
New collections of poems, prose, and correspondence by Elizabeth Bishop
by Adam Kirsch
On Behavioral Ethics
Analyzing cognition and behaviors to explore how individuals and organizations conduct themselves relative to ethical standards
Pizzazz on the Podium
Alan Gilbert’s music that should be heard
Famous Comedian, “Dangerous” Playwright
Ubiquitous on film and TV, Wallace Shawn writes plays that pack the house—with 20.
by Craig Lambert
Back Bay Delights
French-style fare just this side of decadent
by Nell Porter-Brown
When Grass Isn’t Greener
Alternatives to the "perfect" lawn, at home and at Harvard
by Nell Porter-Brown
Getting to Know Wallace Shawn
Interviews, a reading from a play, and a memorable scene from The Princess Bride.