To understand his Aquinnah Wampanoag identity, Joseph Lee interviewed Indigenous people around the world. His memoir, Nothing More of This Land, sparkles with clarity and perspective. ... Read full Story
Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s The Bewitching is as decadent as it is terrifying, a showcase for the author’s dark imagination and gorgeous prose. ... Read full Story
Jihyun Kim's Blue Sky Morning is a lovely practice in meditation, even for the youngest among us, with illustrations that are full of life. ... Read full Story
Don’t miss Recess. Perfect for a rowdy, rollicking read-aloud, every classroom needs a copy of this treasure chest of delicious fun. ... Read full Story
Whether young students are nervous about the new school year or chomping at the bit to get there, Batter Up for the First Day of School! will set the stage for an exciting season ahead. ... Read full Story
While In the World of Whales focuses on one type of marine mammal, it manages to convey the magic and wonder of the broader natural world, and the careful, respectful ways in which humans need to understand, observe and protect it. ... Read full Story
An endearing reimagining of Anne of Green Gables, Dan in Green Gables captures the charm and sincerity of the beloved classic with a new protagonist whose infectious energy and perseverance will enthrall fans of Anne Shirley. ... Read full Story
Filled with charm and bright colors, The Lost Sunday is a clever fable that demonstrates the value of a balance between work and leisure.
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With his rigorous, comprehensive new guidebook, mycologist Paul Stamets promises psilocybin mushrooms will “forever be your fungal allies.” ... Read full Story
Royal dynasties, niche cultural histories, data science and long-put off classics: Here’s what BookPage staffers are reading off the clock to make the most of the season. ... Read full Story
The Great American Retro Road Trip is a clever, offbeat, encyclopedic travelogue that celebrates roadside attractions from the kooky to the classic, and everything in between. ... Read full Story
Susan E. Clark’s illustrated, pocket-sized guide to clouds both explains meteorological science and marvels at the poetry of the sky. ... Read full Story
“This isn’t new territory for the band—beginning with 2018’s Modern Meta Physic, Peel Dream Magazine have taken cues from bands like Stereolab and Pram, exploring the ways that rigid, droning repetition can make time feel rubbery. As they snap back into the present, Black sings, ‘Millions of light years, all of them ours.’ The past and future fold into themselves, braided together in perpetuity.” — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 4 Sept. 2024
Did you know?
Perpetuity is a “forever” word—not in the sense that it relates to a lifelong relationship (as in “forever home”), but because it concerns the concept of, well, forever. Not only can perpetuity refer to infinite time, aka eternity, but it also has specific legal and financial uses, as for certain arrangements in wills and for annuities that are payable forever, or at least for the foreseeable future. The word ultimately comes from the Latin adjective perpetuus, meaning “continual” or “uninterrupted.” Perpetuus is the ancestor of several additional “forever” words, including the verb perpetuate (“to cause to last indefinitely”) and the adjective perpetual (“continuing forever,” “occurring continually”). A lesser known descendent, perpetuana, is now mostly encountered in historical works, as it refers to a type of durable wool or worsted fabric made in England only from the late 16th through the 18th centuries. Alas, nothing is truly forever.