Grace Lichtenstein is an author and former New York Times reporter who reads for enjoyment and enlightenment. Her books have covered such varied topics as the women's tennis tour, the Rocky Mountain states, adventurous women, the music of New Orleans and real estate. Her book reviews have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post and other publications. She is a member of the Authors Guild and the National Book Critics Circle, and belongs to the Culture Vulture Book Club. A native of Brooklyn, New York, she lives in Manhattan.