It’s been a brutal winter. What better way to fire up your senses than to plunge into a rousing historical tale? These brand-new books, ranging in period from the 12th century to the 20th, come from top talents in historical fiction. Whether it’s a mystery solved on the gritty streets of ... More

They Call Me the Boss “I used to be called bossy. Now I’m badass.” – Katie Couric, lending her voice to Sheryl Sandberg’s “Ban Bossy” campaign, which encourages assertive little girls to shirk disparaging undertones often associated with words like “bossy.”   Foul Play “Let's be honest, 70% of teams in NBA could ... More

There’s a mess of new titles out every month but really only so many you can possibly read. Here, we’re calling out the best new releases for your nightstand, coffee table and kitchen counter.   For Your Nightstand Every Day is for the ... More

There’s a mess of new titles out every month but really only so many you can possibly read. Here, we’re calling out the best new releases for your nightstand, coffee table and kitchen counter.   For Your Nightstand For a late-night read, there might be ... More

The art world is still recovering from the carnival of creativity and commerce that was Art Basel Miami Beach, but this week—amid the juice cleanses and massages that follow such a bacchanal—there’s activity worth getting excited about yet. On December 15, art publisher Cahiers d’Art will release its limited edition, 33-volume ... More

Tyler Shields' photos are meant to be provocative. How else can you describe a picture of a woman taking a chainsaw to a Birkin bag or a shot of Zachary Quinto all soaped up and barely hidden behind a shower curtain? But that's what makes Shields, the L.A.-based shutterbug whose ... More

As we roll toward holiday-blockbuster season and indulge in tales of exactly how gifts end up under our trees, it’s important to note that there are some stories out there that are as fantastical as they are, well, true. Throughout November, a variety of impressive, exciting books will be released that ... More

There's no question that this has been a very good year for the short story, an oft-ignored (if not outright maligned) form that's long been considered somehow inferior to the novel. On January 3, the New York Times Magazine published a profile of the short story writer George ... More

The last photograph Victor Skrebneski shot was for a fashion spread. He was just getting into a cab on Michigan Avenue when he noticed something "absolutely knockout." In a recent interview with DuJour, the photographer recalls the sight from earlier this year: "It was a girl, about 6'2", no hair, ... More

For the most part, Giancarlo Giammetti spent many years behind the scenes at Valentino. His friendship and business partnership with the designer was a story largely untold until the release of the 2008 documentary Valentino: The Last Emperor. In the film, the door to the world of Valentino ... More