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Book Review: ‘The Instrumentalist,’ by Harriet Constable
In her debut novel, “ The Instrumentalist,” Harriet Constable paints a vivid and nuanced portrait of the groundbreaking 18th-century violinist and conductor Anna Maria della...

Some Readers Pine for the Much Older ‘Shadow Daddies’ in Romantasy Novels
Disappointed by swipe culture and, perhaps, reality, some readers pine for the much (much) older “shadow daddies” of romantasy novels.

Cheap Ways to Enjoy Lake Como, Italy
Stars like George Clooney frequent this scenic corner of northern Italy, but you might be surprised by how affordable it can be. Here’s an insider’s...

After Two Weeks of Dating, Committed to Being by Each Other’s Side
Julia Liverton and Marco Santarlasci instantly clicked after meeting two years ago, and each knew after just a few months that they wanted to marry.

The Sunday Stroll That Changed Her Mind About Dating
Gillian Tett was “resolutely single” until she met Henrik Jones three years ago. While on an introductory walk, she “realized he was amazing” and decided...

They Sang Their Way Into Each Other’s Hearts
Jennie Thomas and Jeff Angell met five years ago at a talent competition that they helped put on at Rikers Island in New York.

The Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, Marries Olivia Henson in Royal Wedding
Hugh Grosvenor, the seventh Duke of Westminster, married Olivia Henson today at the Chester Cathedral in Chester, England, with Prince William serving as usher.

Wiener Festwochen Says ‘No Excuses Anymore’ for Inequality
In Vienna, a series of concerts and summits will highlight women and nonbinary composers, as well as the dominance of the dead, white, male canon.

Conchita Wurst, a Eurovision Star, on the Past 10 Years
Since winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014, the bearded drag queen has been celebrated and condemned. For her creator, Tom Neuwirth, it has been...

The Two-Week Sublet That Led to Love
Wiktor Freifeld lived in Tusia Dabrowska’s apartment when she left Warsaw for New York. A deep friendship soon followed.