“Existential Ecology” Through Time in Figuring by Maria Popova

Maria Popova’s search for what it means to live a good life explores the connectedness of literature, science, philosophy, nature and art. Popova is a purveyor of the marginalia of life—all…

An Interview With Sophie Hannah – Killing, Comedy, and Country Music

Sophie Hannah’s not a stand-up comedienne… yet. But she gets to play the part in her newest thriller, THE NEXT TO DIE. In it, comedienne Kim Tribbeck finds herself center-stage…

Review of Novel A Dangerous Duet by Karen Odden

Music, misogyny, and murder mingle in 19th century London. At 19, Nell Hallam longs to become a concert pianist. But she can only realize her dream of attending London’s Royal…

Murder, Mysticism and Kinky Sex in Lineberger’s Sunday Best

Sunday Best by Ann Lineberger is a murder mystery intertwined with cultish clairvoyance and kinky sex clubs. Wealthy publishing and realty magnate Walter Bloom is found hanging naked in a barn, with only half a…

Save The World Review: Self-Care For the Real World by Nadia Narain & Katia Narain Phillips

Switch-On With Small Steps to Self-Care For Busy Living As Reese Witherspoon describes, Self-Care For the Real World (Abrams) by Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips is “a manual for everyone about real health…

A Quest For Meaning & Moby-Dick: Review of Novel The Moby-Dick Blues by Michael Strelow

A Quest For Meaning & Moby-Dick: Review of Novel The Moby-Dick Blues by Michael Strelow

Review: The Millionaire Within by Wisniewski & Vanaski

This is not an ordinary book about financial strategies; it is a guide to creating a millionaire mindset. Investing is not just about money; it’s about your life—your emotions and…

Review of THE FAITHFUL SPY by Jeffrey Layton

Jeffrey Layton continues his Yuri Kirov military thriller series with book three, THE FAITHFUL SPY—a tale of intrigue, double-cross, and of course, submarines. And who better to write about submarines…