Snapshots On the Penguin Classics
THE LIFE & ADVENTURES OF JOAQUIN MURIETA. John Rollin Ridge. Foreword by Diana Gabaldon. Penguin Classics. The Life & Adventures of Joaquin Murieta was the very first novel to feature a … Continue reading
Fifteen Minutes With California Writer Laura Smith
California journalist Laura Smith, who serves as Managing Editor for the San Francisco-based history magazine Timeline.com, has written one of the most intriguing books to hit the shelves in 2018. … Continue reading
Laura Smith’s The Art of Vanishing Forces You To Question Your Core
THE ART OF VANISHING. A Memoir of Wanderlust. Viking. “The one who comes to question himself cares for mankind.” – Kenneth Patchen Journalist Laura Smith, who serves as Managing Editor at … Continue reading
This Scorched Earth Destined To Become A Classic
THIS SCORCHED EARTH: A NOVEL OF THE CIVIL WAR. William Gear. Forge Books. The title of this book is a bit misleading: In the story, the Civil War is a vast … Continue reading
Hot Summer Fiction From Penguin-Random House Audio
BAD MEN & WICKED WOMEN. Eric Jerome Dickey. A Penguin-Random House Audio Book. Eric Jerome Dickey is the best thing going in fiction now in terms of writing stories that … Continue reading
Vegan Recipes For Every Occasion
350 BEST VEGAN RECIPES. Deb Roussou. Robert Rose Publishers. Even though veteran cookbook author Deb Roussou published this book 6 years ago, it’s still worth spotlighting because of its original … Continue reading
The Night Dahlia Features R.S. Belcher At His Best
THE NIGHT DAHLIA. R. S. Belcher. Tor Books. Fantasy Noir is an interesting cross-genre. It combines the gritty hyper-realism of Raymond Chandler or Elmore Leonard with the horror and humor … Continue reading
Dylan’s Nobel Lecture Released In Hardcover
“Well, Frankie Lee, he sat right down And put his fingers to his chin But with the cold eyes of Judas on him His head began to spin Would ya … Continue reading
Eric Jerome Dickey Blends Danger & Sensuality In His Latest Thriller
BAD MEN & WICKED WOMEN. Eric Jerome Dickey. Dutton. Eric Jerome Dickey is the best thing going in fiction now in terms of writing stories that blend action with sensuality. … Continue reading