A Bookish Blog
Jupiter Hammon (17 October, 1711 – c. 1806) was a founder of African-American literature, publishing poetry and prose while working as a preacher and clerk on Long Island, NY. Books by or about Jupiter Hammon* Fun Facts about Jupiter Hammon: Books by […]
About: When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows…: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life by Steven Pinker examines the concept of common knowledge. Mr. Pinker is a Canadian thinker, scientist, psychologist and author. My rating for When Everyone Knows […]
About: From Malice to Ashes: Forest of No Mercy by Gary W. Toyn is a World War II historical fiction novel following two families whose members have been dispersed between nations in war torn Europe. Mr. Toyn is an award-winning author who […]
Jill Ker Conway (9 October, 1934-1 June, 2018) was a schlar, educator, and author from Australia. She was especially renowned for the biographies and memoirs she wrote. Books by Jill Ker Conway* Fun Facts about Jill Ker Conway: 1. Jill Ker was […]
About: A Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva follows retired Israeli spy, and master art-restorer Gabriel Allon on another globe trotting adventure. This book tells of the dark side of the art world in sponsoring world-wide terrorism networks. My rating for A […]
About: The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation by Jon Gertner is a well-researched history of Bell Labs and a few of the people who changed our lives. Mr. Gertner is an author and editor at Fast […]
Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke (3 October, 1554-30 September, 1628) was an English poet, dramatist, and politician who lived in the Elizabethan era. Books by Fulke Greville* Fun Facts about Fulke Greville, 1st Beron Brooke: 1. Fulke Greville was born in Alcester, […]
About: A Time for Mercy by John Grisham is the third book starring lawyer Jake Brigance. In this courtroom thriller, the author gives Mr. Brigance another difficult case of defending a young boy who killed an abusive police officer. My rating for A […]
About: River of the Gods: Genius, Courage and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candice Millard tells of the search for the origins of the longest river in the world. Ms. Millard is a writer, editor and […]
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (26 September, – 1820-29 July, 1891) was a writer, social reformer and educator from India. Books by, or about, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar* Fun Facts about Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: 1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born at Birsingha village in Paschim […]
