Adam Smith (5 June, 1723-17 July, 1790) was an economist and philosopher from Scotland, known as the “Father of Modern Economics” due to his book, The Wealth of Nations. Books by Adam Smith* 1. Adam Smith was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife on […]
About: The Jewish Hospital by Jonathan Hammel is tells about the only Jewish hospital to remain operational in Nazi Berlin. Mr. Hammel, a physician, used the experience of his grandmother to write this historical novel. My rating for The Jewish Hospital – […]
The Children by Melissa Albert follows a brother and sister, from a dysfunctional family, that their mother used their actual names in a successful fantasy series she wrote. Ms. Albert is a best-selling author and blogger whose books have been translated to […]
T. H. White (29 May, 1906-17 January, 1964) was an English novelist known for reimagining the legend of King Arthur in his modern classic The Once and Future King. Books by T. H. White* Fun Facts about T. H. White: 1. Terence […]
About: The History of the World in 12 Soccer Matches by Stefano Bizzotto and translated by Will Schutt looks at a dozen soccer games which mirrored the geopolitical, or political, aspects of the era. Mr. Bizzotto is an Italian journalist and sports […]
Old family photos are more than images. They are evidence of places, relationships, routines, migrations, celebrations, and ordinary days that shaped a family’s story. When those photos stay in boxes, phones, or forgotten albums, much of that context can disappear. A family […]
About: Contrapposto by Dave Eggers follows Cricket and Olympia, two artists, whose lives intertwined from childhood to old age. Mr. Eggers is published writer, editor and publisher. My rating for Contrapposto – 5Buy Contrapposto from Amazon.com*More books by Dave Eggers* Thoughts: This […]
Peter Matthiessen (May 22, 1927-April 5, 2014) was an award-winning Author, CIA Agent, and naturalist. Books by Peter Matthiessen* Fun Facts about Peter Matthiessen: 1. Peter Matthiessen was born in New York City to Elizabeth and Erard Matthiessen, Mr. Matthiessen was an […]
A book club is a small reading community built around shared books and shared conversation. For people who want to start a book club, the challenge isn’t just picking a title — it’s building a group that lasts. Many clubs begin with […]
About: The Last Flight from Moscow by Andie Newton is a Cold War espionage novel with real personal stakes in a geopolitical arena where our characters are throw-away cogs. Ms. Newton is a best-seller author of historical fiction. My rating for The […]
