Martin’s four-decade-spanning career has never been short on successes. But with a new book, an album and a movie on the way, the 65-year-old is just hitting his stride.  Read More

On the Galápagos Islands — where naturalist Charles Darwin first developed his theory of evolution — visitors, too, must be open to change.  Read More

“The query letter is, by far, the most important step in landing a literary agent.”  Read More

Need a space to make business decisions? Co-working mixes independence with just the right amount of structure.  Read More

If history repeats itself, about 6.5 million liters of beer will be consumed at next year’s Oktoberfest. With a little advance planning, one of the guests hoisting a giant glass stein could be you. Prost!  Read More

Long besieged by interactive solutions such as PCs, video game consoles and smart phones, the title of America’s favorite leisure-time spender (waster) has escaped the poor, passive TV in recent years. But thanks to the following innovations, which promise several engaging new ways to interface with television sets, there are plenty of reasons to stay tuned in this fall. (Well, besides another season of Glee.)  Read More

Smitten with fall’s kaleidoscope of saturated shades but tired of the typical bus tour? For leaf-peeping excursions that put you at the center of the scenery, try these suggestions.  Read More

Crisp-crusted, market-driven pizzas (“flatbreads” in celebrity-chef patois) have said arrivederci to the red-sauce joints. Would-be pizzaiolos and pizzaiolas are taking the dough into their own hands now. For a fun party idea, create review-proof pies in your home kitchen with the help of house-calling pros.  Read More

Taking a break from his solo work, singer-songwriter José González eams up with a pair of compatriots to create Fields, the debut full-length album from their band, Junip.  Read More

Comedian JIM GAFFIGAN appeals to kids and adults with his silly brand of stand-up. But he’s taking a more mature approach in his new fi lm, It’s Kind of a Funny Story.  Read More

Brainy beauty Rashida Jones has a hit show and a buzzed-about new movie. And that’s just her acting work.  Read More