American robins in winter
A robin eats from a sumac tree. (Photo by Mary Holland) Editor’s note: This column by longtime former Harvard Press contributor Mary Holland first…
On Climate: In 2025 U.S. climate policy, 2 + 2 = 5
As many of you probably know, the equation 2 + 2 = 5 was first popularized by George Orwell in his novel “1984.” The…
Shelf Space: What’s New at the Harvard Public Library, 1/9/26
New for Children Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor’s wealthy Silver District, she discovers a…
Reflections: Gifts for no one
As part of my New York Times online subscription, I get something called Wirecutter, which recommends various commercial products. Naturally they have a list…
It’s Only Natural: Birds in Winter
Editor’s note: This column by longtime former Harvard Press contributor Mary Holland first ran in the Feb. 21, 2014 edition of the paper. With…
Shelf Space: What’s New at the Harvard Public Library, 12/5/25
New for Children Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World) by Corey R. Tabor Everything is on the line for crabby, cranky Crow, who does…
On Climate: The 10 breakthroughs forging a net-zero future
As the U.S. federal government disinvests in most forms of clean energy, the rest of the world is moving on from fossil fuels. Here…
Shelf Space: What’s New at the Harvard Public Library, 11/7/25
New for Children Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen’s Ghost A graphic novel by DK Yingst based on the novel by Ann M. Martin Karen has never…
At a Farmstand Near You: October 31, 2025
This is the final farmstand column for the season. For the most part, it’s been a good one, despite the moderate drought that has…
At a Farmstand Near You: October 24, 2025
While there seem to be more and more sizes, colors, and surface features of carving pumpkins these days, there are still only a few…
