Tolstoy Seen With His Daughter

I am surprised I had never seen this photograph before: I’m a major Tolstoy freak and … Read more »

“Natasha”: My Financial Times Review

The Financial Times has published my review of “Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812,” … Read more »

Tolstoy And The Boston Bombers

As everyone followed the Boston manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, thoughts turned to Tolstoy’s final novel, … Read more »

Your Weekend: LemonWade Recommends

Movies: I can’t do “Titanic: 3D” (too long) or “Damsels In Distress” (too inbred) so maybe … Read more »