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An Interview with Sarah Jio, Author of ‘Morning Glory’
"We get one life, and only so many trips around the sun, and I believe in love and happy endings . . ."
Read More »Book Review: ‘Powder Monkey’ by Donna McDine
A historical children's book tells a heart-wrenching story from British naval history.
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Possible Life’ by Sebastian Faulks
A novel by any other name may still be sweet.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Worst Gig: From Psycho Fans to Stage Riots, Famous Musicians Tell All’ by Jon Niccum
Though it uses the term "famous" loosely, this collection of rock band reminiscences proves readable and funny.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Lazarus Machine’ (Tweed & Nightingale Adventures) by Paul Crilley
This steampunk adventure set in 1895 London delights with its clever plot and colorful characters as well as its unique invented technology.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Hockey Agony’ by Donna McDine
A new children's picture book tackles the issue of cheating.
Read More »Interview with Mike Phillips, Author of ‘The World Below’
"I thought it might be fun to try something with a modern setting while keeping strong elements of fantasy."
Read More »Book Review: ‘Does Capitalism Have a Future?’ by Immanuel Wallerstein, et al.
Will capitalism overcome the many threats to its survival? What will replace it if it fails? This volume by leading world system theorists attempts to provide answers.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Christmas is in the Air’ by Cary Morgan Frates, Danielle Lee Zwissler, Jennifer Conner, and Karen Hall
Readers of sweet romance stories will enjoy this collection of short stories.
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