When I was about nine, a friend of the family gave me my first Little House book. I was immediately captivated by the stories within and read them over and over through […]
Book Review – Through the Darkness: A Novel of the World at War by Harry Turtledove – Unleashing Terrifying Magic in a World of Dragons
In this third novel in his fantasy series, author Harry Turtledove continues the story of the second world war where dragons have replaced fighter planes; behemoths have replaced tanks, leviathans replace submarines, […]
Book Review – Invasion: Colorado by Vaughn Heppner – American Super-tanks vs. Chinese Invasion
This is the third book in Vaughn Heppner’s Invasion series. Set in the not-too-distant future, the world has cooled off due to volcanic activity, creating a food shortage. The United States has […]
Book Review: Against All Enemies by Richard Clarke – Richard Clarke’s Eye-Opening Political Memoir
Written in 2004 For anyone who doesn’t know who Richard Clarke is, he began his federal service in 1973 working on security issues. As the years progressed, he worked directly under Presidents […]
Book Review: Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen
I haven’t decided yet how I feel about Carl Hiaasen. I was told to try his books if I liked quirky macabre mysteries with a sense of humor. After reading Tourist Season, […]
Book Review – Doc: A Memoir by Dwight Gooden and Ellis Henican – A Mets Fan’s Reflection on Dwight Gooden’s Struggles
I’ve been a Mets fan for as long as I can remember. I have a vague memory of watching a baseball game very young, on my parents’ black and white television in […]
Book Review – Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder: Finally in Full-Color!
When I was about nine, a friend of the family gave me my first Little House book. I was immediately captivated by the stories within and read them over and over through […]
The Star Trek Encyclopedia -Everything Trekkies Wanted to Know About Star Trek but Were Afraid to Admit They Didn’t
A quick quiz: (1) Who is Anastasia Komananov? (2) What is a Sylleran Rift? (3) Where would you find Armus if you were looking for him? (4) When was Khan’s ship launched […]
Book Review – Darkness Descending: A Novel of The World at War by Harry Turtledove – Dragons, Magic, and Global Conflict
A world much different from our own – and at the same time quite similar – explodes into war. The country of Algarve easily conquers Forthweg, Jelgava, and Valmiera. As they begin […]
Book Review: Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill – A Gripping Tale of Sin, Indifference, and Haunting Secrets
Judas Coyne is an aging rock star with a taste for all things macabre. When his assistant, Danny, brings to his attention an online advertisement for “my step-father’s ghost” it’s something Judas […]
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