Ellen Ruppel Shell takes a deep dive into the facts, figures and fascinating people that swirl around the intriguing eel.

Veteran journalist and author Ellen Ruppel Shell is currently writing a book about the eels of Maine. In the young, tiny nation, inventive chefs are putting their own twists on classic regional ...

In her new book, Ellen Ruppel Shell covers the natural history of eels and the crime ring that has sprung up from illegally trafficking them. From drought-resistant crops to making sure farmers of ...

In her new book, "The Job," journalist Ellen Ruppel Shell includes a chapter on finding meaning in your work. A meaningful job is something most of us aspire to (or at least say we aspire to): A ...