A Homerian epic-like history of Athens
A review of ’Athens’ by James McGregor
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Books
The anti-hero from a newspaper’s basement
A review of ’The Transcriptionist’ by Amy Rowland
John Wayne’s ability to move and delight audiences
A review of ’John Wayne: The Life and Legend’ by By Scott Eyman
The best book you’ve never heard of
Paul Wells on the obscure memoir that’s a must-read for any politician
Farley Mowat took us far away, but deep within, too
Why Mowat’s Tundra collection is more precious than ever
From the archives: A Q&A with Farley Mowat
’I act a role. I’m a cardboard cutout,’ Mowat tells Maclean’s in 1981
’The Grapes of Wrath’ celebrates its 75th anniversary
John Steinbeck’s perpetual bestseller was initially banned. Today, it’s celebrated.
Maclean’s Books: Springtime reading
This week’s reviews: A closer look Air Jordan, the Ten Commandments, lobstermen and one tough granny
Which Ten Commandments do you mean?
A review of ’The Ten Commandments: A Short History of an Ancient Text’ by Michael Coogan
’What is it about me that you guys don’t know?’
Turns out there is more to Michael Jordan’s life story when ’His Airness’ has no editorial control