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An inside look at North Korea from a favorite poet of Kim Jung-Il and government propagandist.
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Book Review: ‘The Initiates’ by Etienne Davodeau
A striking graphic non-fiction in which “A Comic Artist and a Wine Artisan Exchange Jobs.”
Read More »Book Review: ‘Your Band is a Virus!’ by James Moore
Being an independent artist should be like running a business; James Moore explains why and how in this expanded must-read.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Hotter Than a Match Head’ by Steve Boone
In his new memoir, The bassist for the Lovin' Spoonful remembers the glory days and the afterlife of a pop star as a drug smuggler.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Wizard of Oz FAQ’ by David J. Hogan
The Wizard of Oz FAQ has much valuable info, but is poorly structured with no narrative thread and much more bias than a typical non-fiction book.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Michelangelo’ by Miles J. Unger
A compelling immersion in the art and history of Michelangelo and his work in Florence and Rome.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings by Letting Yourself Have Them’ by Tina Gilbertson
Gilbertson takes readers on a journey through their negative emotions
Read More »Book Review: ‘Overlooked/ Underappreciated’ by Greg Prato
'Overlooked/Underappreciated: 354 Recordings That Demand Your Attention' is an opportunity for rock fans to compare their choices with author Greg Prato.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Everything Store’ by Brad Stone
Brad Stone’s well researched story of Amazon is an essential read.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Secret Lives of the Tsars’ by Michael Farquhar
Author explores the power of Russia's tsars through some of their more sordid activities.
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