Six Spooky Books for the Scary Season

Addressing the occult, the frightening and the uncanny

Nobody need sacrifice intellectualism for the sake of a good scare. There are many frightening, well-written books—both fiction and non—already out there, of course. But a selection of a new releases has grabbed hold of our attention and their captivating storytelling kept us engaged from beginning to end. We’ve selected some more traditional Halloween-like topics such as vampires and ghosts as well as bizarre modern …

The Best Cuban Rums To Bring Home

Now that it’s legal to return to the US with Cuban rum and cigars (thanks to President Obama relaxing trade laws, effective Monday), Town and Country editor Sam Dangremond selects the six best rums worthy of luggage space. Dangremond spoke with Kenneth McCoy from The Rum House and Jack McGarry of BlackTail to get expert answers and—for anyone who’s traveled extensively—the results don’t surprise but …

Conor Oberst: You All Loved Him Once

Today, Conor Oberst unveiled his seventh EP Ruminations—an intimate 10-track reflection comprised of the singer’s signature vocals, and not much else beyond piano, guitar and harmonica. From the uncommonly bleak but beautiful album, the stand-out track “You All Loved Him Once” acts much like a microcosm of what lays around it. Emotionalism runs heavy, but it’s never painted thick. The song, and the album as …