Book Review: The Western Lit Survival Kit
Teehee – you’re going to like this one. Today we’re looking at a reference book with a twist – not only is it useful, it’s also interesting. That’s like a two-fer, right? The Western Lit Survival Kit...
View ArticleBook Review: Charlotte au Chocolat
Happy Book Review Tuesday everyone! Today we are again taking a walk down memoir lane. My review copy of today’s book, Charlotte Au Chocolat, was provided courtesy of LuxuryReading.com, which also...
View ArticleBook Review: Tastes Like Human by The Shark Guys
Happy Book Review Tuesday! Today’s review book was accepted against my better judgment – teehee, I have a DEATHLY ridiculous phobia about sharks, and usually avoid any reference to them in any context...
View ArticleBook Review: Ali in Wonderland
Hello again folks, back again with another memoir – something we haven’t had in a little bit… My review copy of Ali in Wonderland was provided courtesy of LuxuryReading.com, which also hosted the...
View ArticleBook Review: How to Pick a Religion
Today’s book review is another reference-type book – with a clever title and interesting conceit. My review copy of How to Pick a Religion was provided courtesy of LuxuryReading.com, which also hosted...
View ArticleBook Review: I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag
We’re back in the land of the memoir, and this one is a doozy. My review copy of I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag was provided courtesy of LuxuryReading.com, which also hosted the original (shorter)...
View ArticleBook Review: Visit Sunny Chernobyl
I know, I know – I’m out of order. Book reviews aren’t supposed to come on Thursdays. But every now and again a little chaotic randomness is good for the soul. Just like books. So maybe there’s a...
View ArticleBook Review: perfect chaos
Today’s feature is a memoir, and it’s a tough one. My review copy of perfect chaos was provided courtesy of LuxuryReading.com, which also hosted the original (shorter) post of this book review on July...
View ArticleBook Review: Midnight in Peking (and a quick update)
I’m still not even remotely healthy, but fortunately had a book review on hand… FWU! (and that’s “phew!” for those of you who aren’t Step-Son, teehee) Enjoy – I don’t have anything more clever to say...
View ArticleBook Review: We’re With Nobody
How timely: today we’re looking into opposition research, one of the more let’s say colorful parts of the modern political animal… My review copy of We’re with Nobodywas provided courtesy of...
View ArticleBook Review: The Best Looking One Always Wins by Ryil Adamson
In honor of the Fourth of July here in America, I’m bringing you an exploration of politics and political elections throughout history. It’s as much a “history of America” book as any I’ve read lately,...
View ArticleGuest Post: Refugees in Texas by Daina Jurika-Owen, Author of Ten Cultures,...
Today I’m pleased to introduce you to a phenomenal woman with an amazing story to tell. Daina Jurika-Owen is the author of the new non-fiction Ten Cultures, Twenty Lives: Refugee Life Stories. This...
View ArticleBook Review: The Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy by Tim Tate and Brad Johnson
This was a fascinating look at the questions surrounding the assassination of RFK and the subsequent “investigation” into his death. Despite ostensibly occurring in front of dozens of eye-witnesses,...
View ArticleBook Review: Playing to the Gods by Peter Rader
How fascinating this was! I am no expert in the early theater or early movies, but find the origins of stardom and the cult of personality exceedingly interesting, so this title – which explored the...
View ArticleInterview: Thomas de Padova, Author of Alone Against Gravity
Today I’m pleased to bring you an interview with Thomas de Padova, author of an intriguing new book on Einstein. Enjoy! A Conversation with Thomas de Padova There are so many books on Einstein and his...
View ArticleBook Review: Attention: Dispatches from a Land of Distraction by Joshua Cohen
OK, I’ve been trying – and trying – but cannot grasp the purpose of this book, or find the energy to continue to read it. Ironic, considering the title/subject matter I know, but I can’t help it. I’ve...
View ArticleBook Review: Turning Left Around the World by David C. Moore
I was contacted directly by the author on this one, and am so glad I was! I really enjoy memoirs, particularly about travel or repatriation or the experience of living (even if only for a specified...
View ArticleGuest Book Review: Ten Cultures, Twenty Lives by Daina Jurika-Owen
A little while ago, I was pleased to share with you a guest post by author Daina Jurika-Owen, whose book Ten Cultures, Twenty Lives explored the realities of life as a refugee. Today I’m pleased to...
View ArticleBook Review: The Library Book by Susan Orlean
What a cool and interesting story this was! I really enjoy Susan Orlean’s writing – she has an engaging style that makes non-fiction read like fiction (The Orchid Thief was my first example of this...
View ArticleBook Review: The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre
This was an absolutely astonishing story and such a well-written book! I am a long-time fan of non-fiction, particularly because so much truth is, quite often, stranger (and more entertaining) than...
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