Brothers: On His Brothers and Brothers in History by George Howe Colt

On December 22, 2012, in Biographies & Memoirs, Book Reviews, History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, by Editor

Illuminating and affecting, this book will be revelatory for any parent of sons, any sibling, anyone curious about how a man’s life can be molded by his brothers. Colt’s magnificent book is a testament to the abiding power of fraternal love.

Sacre Bleu: A Comedy d’Art – Art and Mystery by Christopher Moore

A delectable confection of intrigue, passion, and art history—with cancan girls, baguettes, and fine French cognac thrown in for good measure—SacrÉ Bleu is another masterpiece of wit and wonder from the one, the only, Christopher Moore.

Van Gogh: The Life by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith

On October 18, 2011, in Biographies & Memoirs, Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Recommended Reviews, by Editor

Working with the full cooperation of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Naifeh and Smith have accessed a wealth of previously untapped materials. While drawing liberally from the artist’s famously eloquent letters, they have also delved into hundreds of unpublished family correspondences, illuminating with poignancy the wanderings of Van Gogh’s troubled, restless soul.