New Music Monday: Our Most Anticipated Records of 2015

It is International James Bond Day. And that means that I, and all the other James Bond fanatics, are scouring the internet for announcements, articles, and anything else we can find to quench our thirst for our favorite 007. And today, on the anniversary of the release of the very first James Bond adventure on the big screen, Dr. No, we get the news that Ian Fleming Publications has tapped Dan Jones to pen a new adventure perfect for today’s world. Just in time to celebrate James Bond Day, the National Year of Reading, and the Go All In initiative, the new novella, All In, will drop on December 3rd, the 70th anniversary of Fleming’s fourth novel, Diamonds Are Forever.

We knew we wanted to create a book to celebrate the National Year of Reading, a subject that is vitally important to us, and we knew we wanted to celebrate the anniversary of Diamonds are Forever. It was Dan who pulled it all together, conjuring the perfect 007 adventure, full of intrigue, danger, glamour and some surprise cameos. It is a beautiful, classic story, one that will thrill our fans, delight Dan’s loyal subjects and appeal to new readers this Christmas period. – Simon Ward, Publishing Director

Cigars are one of the most interesting and unique hobbies a man can get into. As an older man, it feels like I am constantly playing catch-up. I have been trying to dive deep into the process of choosing the right cigar, the importance of cutting, and the right pairing for my favorite cigar. One of the aspects that everyone deals with as they get into it for the first time. I mean, who doesn’t want to look like Arnold Swarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, or Winston Churchill with a stogie lit in your hands? And who also hasn’t thought that a large cigar is overwhelming?

The truth is that isn’t necessarily the truth. Here is a breakdown of the sizes of cigars.

My first trip to New Orleans came on the Fourth of July weekend in 2025. For years and years, friends and strangers alike would ask if I had ever visited. Imagine their shocked reaction when I answered, “Never,” a response filled with shame from someone who travels for a living. That needed to be fixed.

The day we landed in The Big Easy, we started our trip as everyone does, at Café Du Monde for its mouth-watering beignets. It lived up to the hype, and you can’t convince me otherwise. After some shopping, we ended the first night at Jewel of the South, which recently ranked No. 6 on North America’s 50 Best Bars for 2026. I had a long to-do list for this trip, including a visit to Preservation Hall, where this longtime trombonist was treated to an hour-long performance of A Tuba to Cuba. Our itinerary eventually led us down Bourbon Street, where we enjoyed a handful of Hurricane cocktails and a slew of dark beers at Old Absinthe House. We also visited The Carousel Bar & Lounge inside Hotel Monteleone, where Pimm’s Cups overflowed at our table, and the house jazz band started an impromptu parade between its members and buzzed patrons.