Scorpius by James Gardner follows James, Bond, agent 007, as he infiltrates a religious cult run by a terrorist whose goal is to assassinate politicians...

George Henry Lewes was an English literature and theatre critic. Mr. Lewes was a philosopher who encouraged discussions and skepticism...

As long as this book, it’s very engaging and very readable. The prosperity of England seemed more to do with the luck of who’s in charge than long term planning...

Christopher Smart was a poet from England who was very popular during his lifetime due to his contributions to widely read magazines....

The Mademoiselle Alliance tells of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade was a fierce leader of thousands of people. An intelligent, cunning, and resourceful person ...

Remy de Gourmont (4 April, 1858 – 27 September, 1915) was a French poet, critic, and novelist. He was well known, and widely read during his lifetime...

The book shines when it tells of Sherman’s brilliant campaigns and strategies. I thought his breathtaking march, more of a political effort than a military one...

I enjoyed books in a similar vein, but after a strong start, the pace of The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper slowed down...

William Byrd II was an colonial writer, lawyer and planter. His writings are remembered due to his excellent narratives while working as a surveyor...

This was a depressing, yet poetic memoir. He tries to be as honest as possible with himself and the reader. I certainly understand some of the historical errors...