Books
Harvard and the Charters
In their efforts to offer top-knotch public education in Cambridge, CCSC, Prospect Hill Academy, and Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School have tapped into Harvard’s resources during their fledgling years.
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Professor Michael Sandel of the Government Department signs copies of his new book, "What Money Can't Buy- The Moral Limits of Markets," after a discussion of its content on Monday evening in Harvard Square.
Groff’s ‘Arcadia’ a Captivating Glimpse of Life on a Commune
It is a fulfilling and well written novel that can find solace for a character despite a string of lifelong disconnects, and by the end of “Arcadia,” Groff does just that.
McEwan Talks Research and Mistakes
McEwan visited Harvard last Tuesday to give a talk called “The Lever: Where Novelists Stand to Move the World” at the Rita E. Hauser Forum. He was casual in his address to his listeners and spoke with the literary expertise found in his novels, full of concrete imagery and explanatory passages.
Curious George Reopens, Excited To Be Back
Curious George Books & Toys, a once-popular specialty store located at 1 JFK Street, reopened last Wednesday under new ownership.
Harvard Book Store's World Book Night
Some residents of Cambridge prepare for the 2nd annual World Book Night at the Harvard Book Store. On April 23, 2012 World Book Night will share donated books with members of their community to spread the joy of reading.
McEwan Visits, Talks Literature
Ian R. McEwan, the acclaimed author who penned, among other works, “Atonement,” quoted Archimedes in his talk at the Mahindra Humanities Center on Tuesday.
Ian McEwan Lecture
Tuesday afternoon Ian McEwan, acclaimed British novelist, speaks at the inaugural Rita E. Hauser Forum sponsored by the Mahindra Humanities Center. In his talk, "The Lever: Where Novelists Stand to Move the World," McEwan recounted--and appreciated--several readers' corrections to his work.
Unconvincing Melodrama in ‘The Cove’ Fails to Captivate
“The Cove,” despite some fine moments, is let down by its plodding narrative, unconvincing characters, and inconsistent writing. It ultimately descends into melodrama and clumsy political allegory.
Harbach on Inspiration, Writing, and ‘Dudes’
“I went about the book thinking of good athletes as artists,” Chad Harbach said. “In a way I think that sports have become a preeminent art in our culture.”