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 […]
About: Stuntman: A Jason Colson Story by Ace Atkins is a very short story part of The Ranger Universe, this time focusing on Quinn Colson’s father, Hollywood stuntman Jason Colson. Mr. Atkins is a published author, and former crime reporter. My rating […]
Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature: A biography in poems by Caroline Brewer tells extraordinary story of Harriet Tubman’s life, leadership, spirituality, and relationship with nature, told through powerful poetry and collage. Buy Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature from Amazon.com*More books by Caroline […]
Arthur Rackham was a principal illustrator from England, during the Golden Age of illustrations. He is known for his pen & ink drawing combined with watercolor
Mika Waltari (19 September, 1908-26 August, 1979) was a best-selling novelist, poet, playwright, and script writer from Finland. Books by Mika Waltari* Fun Facts about Mika Waltari: 1. Mika Toimi Waltari was bom in Helsinki to Toimi Waltari, a Lutheran Pastor, and […]
About: Circle of Days by Ken Follett reimagines how the building of Stonehenge happened. Mr. Follett has written over 35 books, and sold millions of copies in 40 languages around the world. My rating for Circle of Days – 3Buy Circle of Days from Amazon.com*More […]
