The Little Black Book of Boston 2015: The Essential Guide to the Heart of New England

Let this sleek Little Black Book of Boston take you through the very best ''Beantown'' has to offer, from historic sites to new landmarks, from the arts scene to high-end shopping, from buzz-worthy nightclubs to walkable Downtown. Cambridge, suburbs, and excursions outside Boston are covered, too!

• Color-coded, numbered entries in the text are keyed to full-color neighborhood maps in each chapter.
• A city map inside front cover shows you where each neighborhood is located.
• 11 fold-out maps, including 8 Boston neighborhood maps, a map of attractions in Bostons suburbs, an area ''Excursions'' map, and a MBTA Boston transportation map.
• ''Top Picks'' direct you to not-to-be-missed attractions.
• Full-color spot illustrations throughout liven the text.
• ''Notes'' pages let you record your own discoveries.
• 4-1/4 inches wide by 5-3/4 inches high (10.8 cm wide by 14.6 cm high).
• Elastic band attached to back cover keeps your place or keeps book closed.
• Concealed wire-o hardcover binding; book lies flat for ease of use.
• ''Black Book'' travel guide format doesn't look ''touristy.''
• Author Maria T. Olia is a freelance travel writer based in Boston.