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Book Review: War Dances by Sherman Alexie
That's the ultimate magic trick behind a short story and Sherman Alexie is a conjurer without equal.
Read More »Willy DeVille and How to Write a Biography
I'll write this book for my love of what he gave the world, and hope for the best.
Read More »Book Review: “Self-Surrender,” “Peace,” “Compassion,” & “The Mission Of The Goose”: Poems And Prayers From South India by Appayya & Nila-kantha Dikshita And Vedanta Deshika
Perhaps we should leave the translation of works in other cultures to them and stick to our own in future.
Read More »Book Review: The Canterbury Tales: A Retelling by Peter Ackroyd
Sometimes a story is its own best reason for its revival, and that's definitely the case here.
Read More »Book Review: Howard’s End is On the Landing by Susan Hill
For bibliophiles of all kinds.
Read More »Book Review: Bowie: A Biography by Marc Spitz
Bookmark this new Bowie bio. And Come Back David. All is forgiven.
Read More »Book Review: Corn Flakes with John Lennon: And Other Tales from a Rock ‘n’ Roll Life by Robert Hilburn
A must read for anyone who loves writing, but especially for anyone who loves rock and roll.
Read More »The “Czar” Obama Needs
If President Obama and other leaders are not focused on hunger, the problem is not going to be solved.
Read More »Book Review: From Zero To Rock Hero: A Crash Course In Playing Rock Guitar by Owen Edwards
Sing a song, play guitar, make it snappy.
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