Laura B. Martens
Latest Articles
‘Whistler’ Review: A Love Letter to Gen-X
If Jane Austen painted human characters with a miniaturist’s brush, then Patchett has brought out the laser pointer.
The A.R.T.’s ‘Black Swan’: Truth Told Through Smoke and Mirrors
Alternately ethereal and horrific like “Swan Lake” itself, A.R.T.’s “Black Swan” is a spectacle that will haunt and inspire audiences long after the final curtain is drawn.
Authors Profile: Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray on Remembering Women’s Stories and Forging Their Own
As Benedict began considering who might join her in telling Greene’s story, she reached out to Victoria Christopher Murray, whose “masterful” contemporary novel “Stand Your Ground” had caught Benedict’s attention.
Influencing an Audience of 2.2 Billion: Sophie Silva on Fashion, Success, and Creating Global Relationships
Known for her extravagant costumes and fast-paced editing, Sophie Silva garnered a total of 2 billion views on her “31 Days of Halloween Costumes."
Author Profile: Colm Tóibín on Singular Natures and the Intimacy of Fiction
Tóibín has been lauded by The Boston Globe as “simply one of the world’s best living literary writers.”
Harvard Authors Profile: Kelly Yang ’05 on Secret-Keeping, AI, and Aging
“There are days where I’m like, ‘what the hell am I doing?’ You know?” Kelly Yang ’05 said in an interview with The Crimson.
‘A One-Way Street Towards Silence and Oblivion’: The Shuttering of The Washington Post’s Book Section
On Feb. 4, The Washington Post fired 30 percent of its employees across all boards, including the entire book section.
‘The Dream’ Review: Elegant, Enchanting, and Absolutely Hilarious
On March 19, a swarm of fairies descended upon the stage of The Citizens Opera House, transforming rococo artifice into a forest rife with mayhem.
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Review: More Revelatory than Romantic
After a widely-unpopular third season, Season 4 of “Bridgerton” treats viewers to a Cinderella-esque love story that lets its female cast shine.
Artist Profile: Lois Lowry on Loss, History, and Children’s Choices
Lois Lowry has written over 50 books for children and young adults, from fantasy to historical fiction and science fiction.
Latest Media
Margaret Atwood at Harvard Bookstore
On Jan. 27, Margaret Atwood sat down at Harvard Bookstore to discuss her latest book.
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TooHot is a recent addition to Harvard Square's culinary scene.