Betsy Byars (7 August, 1928 – 26 February, 2020) was an children’s books daughter from North Carolina. Her 1971 novel, The Summer of the Swans, won the Newbery Medal. Books by Betsy Byars* 1. Betsy Cromer was born in Charlotte, North Carolina […]
Lady on the Hill: How Biltmore Estate Became an American Icon by Howard E. Covington Jr. is the story of the famous Vanderbilt abode in North Carolina. Mr. Covington is a historian, journalist, specializing in North Carlina. My rating for Lady on […]
In Bloody Ridge and Beyond: A World War II Marine’s Memoir of Edson’s Raiders in the Pacific by Martin Groft and Larry Alexander is a memoir of Mr. Groft during his time serving in World War II as a US Marine Raider. […]
Premchand (31 July, 1880-8 October, 1936) was an Indian poet regarded as the “Emperor of Novelists” in Hindustani literature. Book by Premachand* 1. Dhanpat Rai Srivastava Lamhi, was born in a village around Banaras which is a city on the Gangas River. […]
The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice and an American Icon by William Bernhardt tells of the multi-decade fight between Superman’s creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster, and the corporate machinery which left them destitute. Mr. Bernhardt is a published author, […]
The Mask of Dimitrios by Eric Ambler follows a detective novelist on a mission to reconstruct the life of a notorious criminal who passed away. Mr. Ambler is a British writer, specializing in espionage novels, and journalist. My rating for The Mask […]
John D. MacDonald (24 July, 1916-28 December, 1986) was an American writer of noir crime novels, most known for his novel The Executioners, later adapted to visual media as Cape Fear. Books by John D. MacDonald* 1. John Dann MacDonald was bornin […]
Into the Lion’s Mouth: The True Story of Duško Popov: World War II Spy, Patriot, and the Real-Life Inspiration for James Bond by Larry Loftis is a biography of this Serbian playboy who lived a life worthy of several books and movies. […]
January and July by Jeff Abbott is a standalone thriller with twists galore. Mr. Abbott is a published novelist known for his mysteries and thrillers. My rating for January and July – 3Buy January and July from Amazon.com*More books by Jeff Abbott* […]
Erle Stanley Gardner (17 July, 1889-11 March, 1970) is an American author and lawyer who wrote legal detective fiction with the iconic character of Perry Mason. Books by Erle Stanley Gardner* 1. Erle Stanley Gardner was born in Malden, Massachusetts, to Charles […]
