It’s easy to see why Monhegan Island has attracted so many artists. The island is a series of stunning visual impressions. And when we visited, colorful birds were everywhere, too!

In 1970, 17-year-old David “Lizard” Hochmeyer is a horny teenager playing football and lusting after high school girls and an untouchable prima ballerina. He also just watched his father and mother shot to death by a cold-blooded killer. And revenge is just one thing on David’s mind.

In the dedication of her latest book, “A Cooked Seed,” best-selling Chinese author Anchee Min thanks her daughter for “making (her) write this book.” One cannot help but wonder why — with such a powerful story to tell — Min waited until now to share it.