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Everyone loves the staff-picks shelf at the bookstore. Especially us! In that spirit, here’s a selection of books we’ve loved through the years that are set in the area.

Dante de Magistris demonstrates how to make fricos, crispy Italian-style wafers made from baking shallow rounds of shredded hard cheese.

Ice cream, lobster rolls, street performers, nautical knickknacks—they’re all here in ample supply.

Two years ago, Deval Patrick set out to save our parole system. But he’s only made it worse.

A new MFA exhibit shows how hippie garb went haute couture.

With an influx of gourmet shops, it’s a glorious time for the home-cook gourmet. Here, we break down some of the city’s exciting new specialty markets.

Hape makes monumental sandcastle molds. Options include a Mayan pyramid, the Parthenon, and the Taj Mahal.

Menino’s name is everywhere in Boston—because he put it there.

The population of gray seals on the Cape has exploded in recent years. Is it time to cull the herd?

Another new outdoor festival is coming to town.