Book reviews

2020

July 23, 2020

Vineyard Bookshelf: The Rise of Tourism on Martha's Vineyard

Steve Donoghue
Island Book
Book reviews
Books
Thomas Dresser, in his new book The Rise of Tourism on Martha’s Vineyard, explores the dream of coming to the Island.
June 29, 2020

Praise for Protected Lands on Martha’s Vineyard

Liz Durkee
Book reviews
In her new book, Tess Bramhall pays tribute to 21 of the Island’s most beautiful protected places.

2019

September 26, 2019

Vineyard Bookshelf: Around the World in Thirty Years

Steve Donoghue
Book reviews
Travel
There are a few inherent perils in writing travel memoirs, of course.
August 8, 2019

Vineyard Bookshelf: Historic Tales of Oak Bluffs

Steve Donaghue
Book reviews
Oak Bluffs history
From 2012 to 2017, Skip Finley wrote more than 250 columns for the Vineyard Gazette, centering on the history and unique character of Oak Bluffs.
June 27, 2019

Vineyard Bookshelf: Emperors of the Deep

Steve Donoghue
Sharks
Book reviews
Since it’s 2019, you’ve already heard some of the facts and statistics that underlie conservationist William McKeever’s new book Emperors of the Deep.

2018

October 11, 2018

Vineyard Bookshelf: Every Day Is Extra

Steve Donoghue
Book reviews
Enter John Kerry’s recent memoir, Every Day Is Extra, a decidedly heartfelt book.

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