Tags : “New York City”

A golem brought to life and a jinni meet in turn of the century New York City

Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on May 14, 2013

The book paints a portrait of young Sylvia Plath during a stressful, eventful and emotional summer of her life.

Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Apr 29, 2013

It's not always smooth sailing for the city pedestrian, what with dogs, children, and Oprah.

Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Mar 17, 2013

The problem with the ban from the beginning is that it made no sense.

Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Mar 11, 2013

To free his sister from an organization that prostitutes her, Gabriel must win $10 million in street fights.

Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Mar 07, 2013

Lucking Out is a sometimes brilliant and sometimes disappointing memoir of New York in the '70s by critic James Wolcott.

Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Dec 18, 2012

So this Thanksgiving is the start of something: a holiday season unlike any other here in New York since 9/11.

Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Nov 21, 2012

I had heard horror stories of gasoline attendants barking orders at customers, no doubt enjoying their unexpected and new found power.

Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Nov 13, 2012

Island of Vice is a colorful, rollicking account of Theodore's fight with New York City vice in the 1890s.

Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Nov 08, 2012

For now the sight of long lines at the gas pumps only adds to our frustration and anger with our utilities, the government, and the oil industry.

Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Nov 04, 2012