This Sunday the Historical Society will be open from 1 to 5, and at 2 P. M. James Thomson will discuss the Boston Light, a topic that his wife Dr. Sally Snowman and he have written two books. The lighthouse is… Read More ›
Books
Growing Up Surrounded by Books Could Have Powerful, Lasting Effect on the Mind
Research has already suggested that opening a book may help improve brain function, reduce stress, and even make us more empathetic. Now, a team led by Joanna Sikora of the Australian National University is looking into the benefits of growing up around a… Read More ›
Easton’s author Michael C. Keith – new book review, “Let Us Now Speak of Extinction”
American media historian, author, and professor emeritus at Boston College, Michael C. Keith strikes a humorous note as he dwells on death and the human condition in this comical, quasi-philosophical collection of microfiction. Keith, the author of nearly two dozen… Read More ›