Rebecca Mead Boeken

Exploring the intricate emotions tied to home and homeland, this memoir delves into the heartache and adventure of returning to one's native land after living abroad. It captures the bittersweet essence of departure and the complexities of identity, revealing how a collection of uncertainties shapes a person's life. Through personal reflections, the narrative offers a poignant look at belonging and the transformative power of place.

A new edition of the earthshaking work that exposed the subjugation of women in culture and life.

Raymond Carver, Alice Munro, John Updike, Gabriel García Márquez, Mavis Gallant, Julian Barnes, Michael Chabon, Jamaica Kincaid, John O'Hara, Muriel Spark, Ann Beattie, and William Maxwell are among the contributors to Nothing But You: Love Stories from The New Yorker--assembled by Roger Angell, senior editor at The New Yorker. This is the first fiction anthology in more than three decades from the magazine that has defined the American short story for almost a century. As noteworthy for its range as for its excellence, Nothing But You features a stunning array of present and past masters writing about love in all its varieties, from the classic love story to dislocated narratives of weird modern romance. Taken separately, these stories suggest the infinite variety of the human heart. Taken together, they are a literary milestone, a comprehensive review of the way we live and love now.

A celebration of George Eliot's life, work and greatest novel, exploring through a mixture of literary biography, deep reading and personal memoir how Middlemarch answers fundamental questions about life and love

The book delves into the complexities of the $160 billion wedding industry, blending investigative journalism with sharp social commentary. It reveals the intricate dynamics among various players, including event planners, retailers, and major corporations like Disney. Through insightful observations, the author examines brides' hopes and fears, illustrating how the wedding experience reflects personal identity and societal expectations. The narrative highlights the industry's influence on modern marriage, showcasing both its allure and its pressures.

A moving reflection on the complicated nature of home and homeland, and the heartache and adventure of leaving an adopted country in order to return to your native land.