Editor Pick: Books

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.

If you like a thriller with a lot going on, Mark Troy’s 'The Splintered Paddle' is right up your alley.

Gilbertson takes readers on a journey through their negative emotions

'Overlooked/Underappreciated: 354 Recordings That Demand Your Attention' is an opportunity for rock fans to compare their choices with author Greg Prato.

A collection of well written short stories that need to be read with caution, lest your day be darkened.

An interesting read that is worth some of the better flowing sections and the good writing, 'Being Audrey' offers a glimpse into what could be a potentially strong writing career.

Brad Stone’s well researched story of Amazon is an essential read.

Money is no protection when someone or something is out to make sure you and your family are dead.

Sometimes I had to decide whether to be faithful to history or to my fiction. I almost always chose the latter – unless it was about a huge historical event. You can’t pretend that Hitler didn’t exist, for instance, or that Stalin was married to Marilyn Monroe – unless you’re writing a farce.

Author explores the power of Russia's tsars through some of their more sordid activities.