A Short History of Flowers by Advolly Richmond A Short History of Flowers by Advolly Richmond is positively one of the loveliest books I’ve had the pleasure of reading and experiencing. So many of the plants (and their flowers, of course) that have enchanted humankind for centuries are lovingly presented here, from the perspective of […]
Vampires for the Atomic Age: Leiber and Kornbluth Short Masterpieces Hey, trick-or-treaters, for some rockin’ good, scary Halloween fun, there’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a good vampire story or two. And whaddya know? I just happen to have a couple of lulus for you right here in The RGG. But the terrifying
Vampires for the Atomic Age: Leiber and Kornbluth Short Masterpieces Read More »
Truman Capote’s “Shut a Final Door”: A Review Today on The Renaissance Garden Guy, we’re checking out “Shut a Final Door” by Truman Capote. In this chilling short story, the author, with his graceful prolixity, and in his inimitable style, demonstrates that the most terrifying specter you might ever have the misfortune of encountering in
Heloise & Abelard by James Burge: A Review Heloise and Abelard are among history’s most famous lovers, and their lives together – and apart – represent what is perhaps history’s greatest love story. Author James Burge, through meticulous research, unimpeachable scholarship, and with the help of a 13th century poet and a 15th century monk
The Soulful Adventure of Spencer, the Soft-hearted Seal by Margaret Lepera: A Review With The Soulful Adventure of Spencer, the Soft-hearted Seal, award-winning author Margaret Lepera introduces young readers to a brave baby seal, and to some timeless, universal values which adults would also do well to embrace. By John G. Stamos Books have existed,
The Soulful Adventure of Spencer, the Soft-hearted Seal by Margaret Lepera: A Review Read More »
Guest Writer Mary Hrovat Reviews Tree Story by Valerie Trouet The Renaissance Garden Guy welcomes acclaimed and supremely talented guest writer Mary Hrovat as she reviews Tree Story: The History of the World Written in Rings by researcher and author Valerie Trouet. This week, I am very pleased and honored to welcome guest writer Mary Hrovat
Guest Writer Mary Hrovat Reviews Tree Story by Valerie Trouet Read More »
April Doyle’s Frightening (Near) Future In Hive, the very existence of not only bees, but of all life on Earth, lurches inexorably toward the edge of a grim precipice as a result of the worsening global climate crisis. April Doyle’s tale of a frightening – and entirely possible – near future hums with suspense, and
A Review of Peter Wohlleben’s Intimate Examination of Earth’s Oldest Citizens and Their Societies Trees as sentient beings, living in cooperative societies and caring for one another? Ridiculous? Not so much, writes forester and author Peter Wohlleben in The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate, his beautiful and fascinating ode to the
The Girl of the Braids: A True Story by Pepita Rodrigo Enjoy a free download of this lovely autobiographical account of a young girl growing up in post-World War II Catalonia. In The Girl of the Braids, Pepita Rodrigo recounts her most poignant childhood experiences, and they read more beautifully than any fairy tale ever
The Girl of the Braids: A True Story by Pepita Rodrigo Read More »
Thomas Hoving and The Metropolitan Museum of Art: A Review of Hoving’s Memoirs Thomas Hoving and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The two institutions (indeed, Hoving himself is considered by many to be an institution) are forever linked in the hearts and minds of lovers, scholars, collectors, and afficianados of the fine and decorative arts
Thomas Hoving and The Metropolitan Museum of Art: A Review of Hoving’s Memoirs Read More »
You cannot copy the content of this page.