Martha's Vineyard Books & Ideas

The Expanding Palate of Food Writing

Louisa Hufstader | Thursday, August 12 2021 - 4:46pm

A sell-out crowd of more than 200 people took their seats at café-style tables at the museum talk about the Changing Story of American Home Cooking, sponsored by Cook the Vineyard, a Vineyard Gazette publication.

Cook the Vineyard

With New Book, Michael Blanchard Celebrates Struggle and Sobriety

Louisa Hufstader

Island photographer Michael Blanchard never saw himself as the creative type, until he began taking pictures on Martha’s Vineyard.

Ward Just Helped Define a New Era in Journalism Article updated

Bill Eville

Acclaimed novelist and journalist Ward Just died on Dec. 19 after a struggle with Lewy body dementia. He was 84 years old.

For Jackie O. and Carly, a Friendship of Similarities and Differences

Holly Pretsky

Carly Simon's new book, Touched By the Sun: My Friendship with Jackie, explores their journey together from book collaborators to longtime friends.

The Peanut Papers

Lucy Van Pelt could be a difficult character, dispensing advice for a nickel, but just as quick to dispense aggression.

Martha's Vineyard Magazine Wins Awards

Martha’s Vineyard magazine won two honorable mentions this week at Folio magazine’s 2019 Eddie and Ozzie Awards ceremony in New York.

Poetry Cafe

The off-season Poetry Cafe returns this weekend at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse with a new name, Poetry & Pie.