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Book Review: ‘Not From Around Here’ by Larry Hochwald
Have you ever wondered if there is more to the world than what we see? Can a chance look in the mirror take you places you could never have dreamed of?
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons’ by Lawrence Block
The latest Bernie Rhodenbarr mystery finds our favorite burglar/bookstore owner in top form.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Library of America Edition’ by Dashiell Hammett
For Dashiell Hammett fans, the 'Library of America Edition' is a holiday must.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Reflections of Queen Snow White’ by David Meredith
Can a fairytale happily ever after life really exist, or it that the real fairytale?
Read More »Book Review: ‘Willin’: The Story of Little Feat’ by Ben Fong-Torres
For those of us who have been waiting for the definitive Little Feat book to come along, 'Willin' is it.
Read More »Book Review: ‘From Russia With Doubt: The Quest to Authenticate 181 Would-Be Masterpieces of the Russian Avant-Garde ‘ by Adam Lerner
A large cache of unauthenticated Russian Avant-Garde art triggers a hunt for their artists and origins.
Read More »Manga Review: ‘Moon & Blood,’ Volume One by Nao Yazawa
A young vampire is houseguest to an innocent family – paranormal sparks ensure!
Read More »Book Review: ‘Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker’ by Gary Giddins
Celebrating Bird is one of the best books about a jazz musician I have ever read.
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Possible Life’ by Sebastian Faulks
A novel by any other name may still be sweet.
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