Politics and policy took front and center in Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris, which was interesting, but Mr. Roosevelt’s life to a second seat

This was a fascinating book, and certainly intensively researched. Mr. Morris’ narrative is very readable, it is obvious he is fascinated Mr. Roosevelt

I enjoyed The Unexpected President, despite the lack of documents left to us by Arthur. He destroyed all his papers towards the end of his life.

Agent Josephine is a mini-biography about Josephine Baker. The book is mainly concerned with the star’s career as a secret agent

Tells the story of fierce women fighting in the Dutch Resistance during World War II. They rescued Jews, sabotage, assassinations, running guns and supplies

The Taking of Jemima Boone tells of how the kidnapping of Jemima Boone, daughter of Daniel Boone, by Native Americans, started a cycle of violence and revenge

Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen is a compilation of interviews and sidebars really lets the reader know Eddie Van Halen like never before.

Go West, Young Man: A Father and Son Rediscover America on the Oregon Trail by B J Hollars is a travelogue of the author, joined by his six-year-old son.

Real Estate is the 3rd & final installment in Deborah Levy’s ‘Living Autobiography’ memoir series. Ms. Levy is an award-winning novelist, playwright, and poet.

Giorgio Vasari (30 July, 1515 – 27 June, 1574) was a writer, painter, and engineer from Italy. He is considered to be the foundation of art-history writing.