The coffee served at the Torunka Café is the reason locals and tourists stop in for the first time. But the relationships formed over cups of the best coffee in Tokyo keeps them coming back.
Most painters use the landscape as a backdrop, with people, animals, houses, and other objects the main focus. John Constable (1776-1837) once said, “I should paint my own places best.” How he transformed landscape painting…
Michael Connelly includes real places and events in his latest Bosch mystery, “The Hollows.” Unable to forget the death of Chops, a childhood friend, Bosch finds the bully has gone on to commit vicious crimes.
The Hope diamond, one of the largest and most coveted gems in the world, was also believed to bring bad luck to anyone who possessed it. Anna Rasche’s “The Cursed Diamond,” follows three women who…
The youngest of three daughters, Heather struggled to find purpose in her life, making her the perfect target for a cult. But when Heather’s life falls apart and she’s charged with murder, Abby Harris takes…
Holiday decorations are already in the stores so perhaps it’s not too soon for a Christmas story, especially one by the talented Swedish writer, Therese Bohman. While a mug of hot chocolate warms your body,…
After nine days on a cruise ship, we couldn’t help but marvel at the efficient service. When we were offered a tour behind the scenes, we couldn’t wait to find out how everything on this…
In January 2025, we took a trip to London, hoping to avoid the spectacle of another Trump inauguration. Mostly, it worked. The Brits seemed equally intent on not watching the event. We enjoyed a much…