A Bookish Blog
Elbert Hubbard (19 June, 1856-7 May, 1915) was an eccentric American writer, publisher, artist and founder of East Aurora, NY – an artisan community. Books by Elbert Hubbard* 1. Elbert Hubbard was born in Bloomington, IL. His father, Silas, was a doctor […]
Unproven, Unlikely and Firmly Believed: Why We Fall for History’s Most Seductive Conspiracy Theories, and How We Rediscover Reality by Jonn Elledge and Tom Phillips examines human gullibility when it comes to massive following of conspiracy theories, Misters Elledge and Phillips are […]
The American School of Spies: The Archaeologists Who Fought the Nazis and Saved the Treasures of Ancient Greece by Stephan Talty tells about the “Greek Desk”, an OSS operation during World War II using a ragtag team of archaeologists and academics instead […]
Djuna Barnes (12 June, 1892-18 June, 1982) was an Artist, journalist, illustrator and writer who was a fixture in the bohemian circles of New York and Paris. Books by Djuna Barnes* 1. Djuna Barnes was born in a log cabin on Storm […]
About: Wounded Knee: Party Politics and the Road to an American Massacre by Heather Cox Richardson explores that events that allowed the Wounded Knee massacre to happen. Mrs. Richardson is a historian, published author, and on-line persona. My rating for Wounded Knee […]
About: Saving My Enemy: How Two WWII Soldiers Fought Against Each Other and Later Forged a Friendship That Saved Their Lives by Bob Welch is the story of Don Malarkey, from the now famous Band of Brothers, and Fritz Engelbert who unknowingly […]
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 […]
