GREAT READS

What if Shakespeare didn't actually author "Romeo and Juliet" but lifted the story from Sienna, changed a few names and made it his own in Verona? Ann Fortier's novel, "Juliet" explores this question and delves into the "true" story of Romeo and Juli...

Sometimes, I like to slip into something more comfortable.... And return to a favorite author and remind myself of the depth of his work. Pat Conroy is one favorite whom I have returned in recent months, and I have not been disappointed.

Conroy's in...

Always a sucker for the one-two punch of historical drama and a BBC production, I recently watched "Small Island" based on the award-winning book by Andrea Levy.

I was swept into the worlds of two strong, independent-minded women from opposite ends ...

Talking animals usually bring to mind old episodes of "Mr. Ed" or the kids' movie, "Babe." While cute, I don't tend to read books with talking animals, unless it's to my children. Recently, a friend's dog passed away and I felt so inadequate in offer...

As I shelved a DVD of the PBS miniseries, "Downton Abbey," I wished for the second season to finally air!

And then I saw her: a gorgeous young woman in a white ball gown, standing under a magnificent chandelier, silhouetted by a huge window. I imme...