A Bookish Blog
About: Armies of Sand: The Past, Present, and Future of Arab Military Effectiveness by Kenneth M. Pollack investigates the lacking performance of Arab armies since 1945, despite massive investments, training, the latest weaponry, and certainly no shortness of bravery. Mr. Pollack is […]
About: Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law by Roy K. Altman looks at the Israel/Palestine war and the accusations against Israel through an objective legal lens. Mr. Altman is a U.S. District Judge and writes the book […]
About: The Blacksmith of Dachau by Elaine Hume-Peaks is a historical fiction novel which is both haunting and hopeful. Ms. Hume-Peake was born in Aberdeen Proving Ground where her father, Captain Edward Hume learned the art of bomb disposal and diffused many […]
About: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a psychological thriller about a murderer who finds his soul eaten from guilt after his crime. This book, published in 1866, is a classic Russian literature. My rating for Crime and Punishment – 5Buy […]
W. O. Mitchell (13 March, 1914-25 February, 1998) was a Canadian writer and radio broadcaster who mostly wrote, and talked about like on the Prairies. Books by W. O. Mitchell* Fun Facts about W. O. Mitchell: 1. William Ormond Mitchell was born […]
About: The Man from Barbarossa by John Gardner is the 1999 entry in the James Gardner James Bond series. This book is more of a return to traditional spy craft than a fantastic supervillain story. My rating for The Man from Barbarossa– 5Buy The Man […]
Ring Lardner (6 March, 1885-25 September, 1933) was an American short story writer and sports columnist. Books by Ring Lardner* Fun Facts about Ring Lardner: 1. Ringgold Wilmer Lardner was born in Niles, MI to Henry and Lena Phillips Lardner, as the […]
About: The Stuff What Actually Is by J. A. Nunn is a historical fiction story taking place in the early days of World War II. Mr. Nunn is an educator and a marketing professional. My rating for The Stuff What Actually Is […]
For debut novelists, midlist authors, and indie book creators trying to make a living, the hardest part often isn’t writing well, it’s getting discovered. Publishing challenges have shifted power toward attention, where crowded storefronts, inconsistent reviews, and endless reader choice can bury […]
John Steinbeck (27 February, 1902 – 20 December, 1968) was a Noble Prize-winning American Author. To this day he is considered one of the giants of American literature. Books by John Steinbeck* Fun Facts about John Steinbeck: 1. John Ernst Steinbeck was […]
