You’ve no doubt come across the old story of Beowulf at some point during your life, whether in a movie, referenced in a book, or read a translation . . . or if you’re really hardcore, perhaps you’ve read it in the original Old English. The tale of the mighty […]
How Do You Become a Mad Scientist?
What is a mad scientist? How exactly does one become mad at being a scientist? How to Become a Mad Scientist is a fun book to read during Halloween. This book is full of experiments to try so you can feel like a mad scientist! My favorite part of this […]
The Year of What If: A Novel
Carla Carter is the owner of a successful match-making agency and is on her way to the alter with a successful match for herself. Her fiancé, the board-game loving Tom, is surely strong enough to withstand the supposed family curse that has thwarted the women of her family in love […]
A Guest at the Feast
Having only read Colm Toibin’s fiction prior to picking up his most recent collection of essays A Guest at the Feast, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I can promise you I did not expect him to talk so much about this genitalia, but the humor with which he reveals […]
Domestic Affairs: Tales of American Males
“Readers will be in awe of Daniel M. Jaffe’s collection of boundary-breaking and strangely intriguing short stories with hilarious, startling concepts such as sex angels and a man being instructed not to stare into the eyes of a gay man so as not to spread a virus. Domestic Affairs: Tales […]
From the Book of Dreams, A Collection of Poems
“Giampaolo has once again created a collection of gems that will surely follow the footsteps of his first, Deep Craving. His beautiful verses cover a myriad of subjects, touching on them all with tenderness and wit. Truly beautiful, and a must-read!” —Jo Niederhoff, Manhattan Book Review
Third Wheel by Richard R. Becker
Book Summary: Brady Wilks wished for a new life with a real family in the pre-boomtown years of Las Vegas, 1982. Instead, he finds himself in a precarious situation, struggling to belong and find his identity. Outcast as a teenage transplant from the Midwest and estranged at home, Brady forges […]
Out of the Far North by Amir Tsarfati and Steve Yohn
Book Summary: Tensions are at a breaking point. The Western markets that once relied on Russian gas have turned to Israel for their energy needs. Furious, Russia surreptitiously moves to protect their interests by using their newfound ally, Iran, and Iran’s proxy militias. As Israel’s elite fighting forces and the […]
Just Do Nothing by Joanna Hardis
Just Do Nothing by Joanna Hardis is a timely and insightful book that delves into the often-overlooked value of doing nothing. Hardis’ compelling arguments and relatable anecdotes make a compelling case for the importance of slowing down and finding meaning in moments of non-doing. Book summary: Is there a space […]
Kissing Asphalt by Delicia Niami
Book Summary: Resilience isn’t inherited. It’s a hard-fought skill forged by our ability to pick up the broken pieces of our past and remake them into something new. Meet four-year-old Delicia, a poor but carefree child who is about to have her world shattered. Along with her seven-year-old brother Nile, […]