Sarah Kemble Knight - teacher & diarist. Her journey from Boston to New York provides historians a first-hand accounts of traveling through Colonial New England...

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Billy Boyle wakes up in Sicily, with amnesia. He doesn’t remember what happened, or who he is, but he has a yellow silk handkerchief which seems important...

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Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, An Epic Journey, A Lost Age is a biography of Peter Freuchen, a Danish adventurer, author, actor, and game show winner...

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Jack Gelber (12 April, 1932 – 9 May, 2003) was an award-winning American playwright and educator. He is remembered for his play The Connection...

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Diversifying your income streams can help you gain valuable experience in roles like editing, content creation, and public speaking, too....

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The book is well written, satirical, quirky, and a lot of fun to read. The first half is excellent, but I felt the second half fell flat when the schtick was up...

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Algernon Charles Swinburne was a poet, playwright, and author from England. He is known for his book Poems and Ballads, a collection of poetry....

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This thrilling book is a cautionary tale of how weaponized computer vulnerabilities can change our lives, decide policy, and even start wars...

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Thom Shubilla starts with an overview of James Bond’s movies from the 1960s, followed by a section of other forms of media they inspired....

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Dezső Kosztolányi was a Hungarian poet, writer, and translator. He is considered to be one of the outstanding poets of Hungarian literature. ...

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Thoughts on: No one is Here Except All of Us by Ramona Ausubel
4 Stars , Fiction , Latest Posts / January 29, 2012

Article first published as Book Review: No One is Here Except All of Us by Ramona Ausubel on Blogcritics. About: No One is Here Except All of Us by Ramona Ausubel is a fictional book taking place during World War II. The book follows a small group of Jewish villagers who lives in a town on a river bank. The pub­lisher is giv­ing away one advanced readers copy (ARC) of this book— enter at the end of the post. 336 pages Publisher...

Fun Facts Friday: Moll Flanders
Fun Facts Friday , Latest Posts / January 27, 2012

This day in 1722 the novel The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe was published. As with all great novels there is a great story behind it. Scarlet Woman Moll Flanders keyhole paper sculpture red by ScathinglyBrilliant Great price on this book in paper or elec­tronic for­mat through the Man of la Book Affil­i­ate Account More Books by Daniel Defoe 1 ) The novel’s full title is The Fortunes and...

Thoughts on: Eating Smoke by Chris Thrall

About: Eating Smoke: One Man’s Descent into Drug Psychosis in Hong Kong’s Triad Heartland by Chris Thrall is a memoir of the author’s time being a drug addict in Hong Kong. The book takes a good look at into the red light district of Hong Kong, the colorful Wan Chai district. My rating for Eating Smoke – 4 Great price on this book in paper or elec­tronic for­mat through the Man of la Book Affil­i­ate Account Thoughts...

Thoughts on: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy – Book 1 Part 1
Classics , Latest Posts / January 25, 2012

About: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a fictional book first published in 1869. The work is regarded as one of the most important works of world literature. The copy I read was translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude. 1350 pages Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; New edition ISBN: 0199232768 Great price on this book in paper or elec­tronic for­mat through the Man of la Book Affil­i­ate Account More books by Leo Tol...

Why Book Blogs Matter:An Interview with Marketing Agency Lucinda Literary
Guest Posts , Latest Posts / January 23, 2012

Q. Tell us about Lucinda Literary? What qualifies you to give such services? Why should authors pick you over the other players in the field? A. I’m a hybrid: I represent authors, but also consult on marketing and publicity for authors represented by other agents. I don’t believe in being territorial, so my company’s philosophy is strongly based on partnerships. As the publishing process becomes more intricate, where all of us are...

Fun Facts Friday: Edgar Allan Poe
Fun Facts Friday , Latest Posts / January 20, 2012

Yesterday was the birthday of famed author and poet Edgar Allan Poe (museum). Mr. Poe’s stories and poems are classics and he was an interesting person as well. Illustration by Abigail Larson Works by Edgar Allen Poe 1 ) There is a common misconception that no-one knows how Poe died. There are stories about hired henchmen , a brain tumor and more. However, a few years ago Poe’s body was dug up and as it turned out he died ...

Thoughts on: The Silent Oligarch by Chris Morgan Jones
4 Stars , Fiction , Latest Posts / January 19, 2012

About: The Silent Oligarch by Chris Morgan Jones is a fictional book about those in the shadows which hold the strings of power. Article first published as Book Review: The Silent Oligarch by Chris Morgan Jones on Blogcritics. 336 pages Publisher: Penguin Press HC, The ISBN: 1594203199 My rating for The Silent Oligarch – 4 Great price on this book in paper or elec­tronic for­mat through the Man of la Book Affil­i­ate Acc...

Guest Post: Where fiction and history overlap… by Douglas R. Skopp
Guest Posts , Latest Posts / January 18, 2012

I recently spoke with a woman who, just minutes before, finished reading Stieg Larssen’s The Lady with the Dragon Tattoo: “What a wonderful, gripping book,” she said. “Yes,” I said, “so I’ve heard. I’ve not read it.” “Oh, but you must. It’s wonderful.” Her enthusiasm was all over her face. “Why is it so wonderful?” I asked. “It’s so real. So gripping.” “Really. I’ve just written a book bas...

Thoughts on: Wine to Water by Doc Hendley

About: Wine to Water by Doc Hendley is a non-fiction memoir of the author starting the Wine to Water non-profit. The charity brings clean water to many parts of the world. The pub­lisher is giv­ing away one copy of this book— enter at the end of the post. 288 pages Publisher: Avery ISBN: 1583334629 My rating for Wine to Water – 4 Great price on this book in paper or elec­tronic for­mat through the Man of la Book Affil...

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