November 22, 2025
The Bluestockings calls back to a time when the idea of intelligent discussions among women was frowned upon and sometimes forbidden. These brave, intelligent women articulated important issues and discussed ways to change them.
November 14, 2025
Nonfiction has the reputation of being dull and complicated, but that’s simply not the case. Just like fiction, nonfiction is its own diverse world with its own conventions. From self-help to histories, there’s a nonfiction book for every kind of reader.
June 2, 2025
The most startling portions of Hell Town are true. Let that sink in. I am not easily made nauseous by true crime, but this was brutal. Casey Sherman’s writing style, and description of the events are both brilliant, and nightmare-ish.
May 26, 2025
Where does a story start? What are the rules for opening scenes, and why do they work? What makes a book a ‘good read’ from the […]
April 8, 2025
Mark’s first-person style writing connects us with the individual life stories while gently reminding us of our humanitarian responsibilities
April 2, 2025
An excellent resource book designed for both novice and experienced dog owners who are wanting to add a more holistic routine to their dog’s life.
March 29, 2025
The Book is as much a history lesson as it is a mystery, revealing more than it conceals, but always leaving a few things a little unraveled for our imagination to wonder at — for so history itself, with its often patchy evidence, demands.
March 26, 2025
I now highly recommend this to anyone with chronic pain or illness, chronic fatigue, or a body that’s just plain aging (i.e., anyone who tells me they’ve got stiffness or pain).
May 4, 2024
The case proved difficult for Poston due to the complete lack of cooperation from his client. People’s minds and hearts had to be changed if he was to win this trial, starting with that of his client.
March 6, 2024
Take the advice for protecting your voice during illness seriously. Use the suggestions as you perform with your instrument as if they were gospel. Welcome the sometimes-gross descriptions of your inner workings so you can better know how to use, protect, and save those vocal cords.
February 15, 2024
The Black Swans of Harlem is as steeped in history as the dance of ballet itself, yet time and culture have kept much of its story buried.
October 20, 2023
Some moments, Whispers from the Valley of the Yak is hard reading. The emotions that hit at certain times challenge you. You want to change things and make things better or stop others from happening. I found myself emotionally confused at times, because, well, humans are strange beings that don’t always behave in their own self-interest, let alone in the best interests of others.