WEN takes a look at the broader picture with lifestyle, book reviews, and travel features.
Book Short How to live freely in a confusing world Review by Stephanie Miller Neighbors play a big role in “Freedom,” a novel by best-selling author Jonathan Franzen. Some are ki... Read more
Book Short In the Shadow of the Banyan Review by Stephanie Miller A child’s world is shattered by civil war in Cambodia. One by one the people she loves are blown up, gone missing, stolen aw... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End LifeBy Rosanne Graef Late Winter in Bits & Pieces February often brings a kind of restlessness as the days grow noticeably longer. And there... Read more
Book Short A Fortnight in SeptemberBy R.C. Sherriff Review by Stephanie Miller Nothing really happens in this novel, “The Fortnight in September” by R.C. Sherriff. A family takes... Read more
Book Short Underground Railroad: A Novel of America By Stephanie Miller A dose of courage and forbearance are needed to engage and learn from New York Times bestselling author Colson Whitehe... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life By Rosanne Graef Missed It! After failing to get cards sent before Christmas, I opted to dub them “New Year’s Greetings” instea... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life What Neighborhood Can Offer By Rosanne Graef The City of Portland’s website lists over twenty neighborhood associations. In addition to these or... Read more
Book Short Classic romance for the new year By Stephanie Miller It is a truth universally acknowledged that one of the most beloved romantic figures in literature is the tall, dark, and hand... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life Good Luck to UsPart 2 By Rosanne Graef Last month’s La Vida Local introduced the Maine Council on Aging’s lofty goal of creating an Age-Positive... Read more
By Tony Zeli Even if you don’t celebrate, the dark days of winter and holiday brouhaha can cause anxiety and stress. In fact, in northern climates, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affe... Read more
