In a city known for being modern with subdivisions that stretch across the coastal prairie, there is something unexpected off the beaten path in northwest Harris County. On 35 acres of land sits ...

One of the most famous figures of the Gilded Age was J. Pierpont Morgan, also known as J.P. Morgan. Toward the end of his life, Morgan became obsessed with building an impressive collection. Now, his ...

I wonder whether I am afflicted with something more than a “gentle madness,” as Nicholas A. Basbanes described it in his 1999 book on the history of book collecting. You see, I spend more on books ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

The first step to creating a quintessential Assouline library is, of course, getting in touch with the Assouline publishing house. Founded in 1994 by Martine and Prosper Assouline, the publishing ...

I have been observing, studying and writing about cities for about 25 years -- proof I’m getting old, but also that I’ve had enough time to pick up a few insights on the subject. To me, the journey ...