Journalist examines how the "us vs. them" approach toward the war on terrorism led the U.S. astray in Afghanistan
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Book Review: ‘The Luthier’s Apprentice’ by Mayra Calvani
A fast-paced paranormal thriller.
Read More »Flash Fiction: ‘The Promise’
Sammie Sanders didn’t know what to be afraid of. This sometimes made her brave, other times foolish. Her mother was a single mom who didn’t pay much attention to Sammie or her younger sister, Jeannie. Her mom was in a sort of perpetual motion to find the perfect man. From …
Read More »Book Review: ‘New Orleans Carnival Krewes: The History, Spirit and Secrets of Mardi Gras’ by Rosary O’Neill
'New Orleans Carnival Krewes' by Rosary O'Neill reveals the traditions, the secret societies and the history of how New Orleans and Mardi Gras came to be as integral to each other as red beans and rice.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Haunted History of New Orleans: Ghosts of the French Quarter’ by James Caskey
This book presents a great blend of fact, fiction, and ghostly activity, along with a loving view of New Orleans as the extraordinary city it is.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Wolf’ by Mo Hayder
The book is a wild ride, a ride well worth taking.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Goddess Heart Rising’ by Roslyn Elena McGrath
I wonder why men don’t write books about the gods of mythology in this vein.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Why Do Buses Come in Threes?’ by Rob Eastaway and Jeremy Wyndham
If you have forgotten how amazing the little things in life can be, this book will definitely help you remember.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Sting of the Drone’ by Richard A. Clarke
Richard A. Clarke didn't just pull this story out of thin air, he has a real life history with the U.S. government and the drone program.
Read More »Book Review: ‘It’s Not Only Rock ‘n Roll: Iconic Musicians Reveal the Source of Their Creativity’ by Jenny Boyd
Boyd provides a serious and scholarly treatise on the nature of creativy, with quotes from 75 musicians from many areas of popular music.
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