Jesus Out to Sea: Stories by James Lee Burke
What seems like ages ago I received James Lee Burke’s short story collection Jesus Out to Sea. I had not read any Burke – short story or novel...
Author: Kevin Holtsberry
I work in communications and public affairs. I try to squeeze in as much reading as I can while still spending time with my wife and two kids (and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Michigan Wolverines during football season).
Jane, you ignorant slut*
I guess Michiko Kakutani didn’t care for Susan Faludi’s recently released THE TERROR DREAM Fear and Fantasy in Post-9/11 America. Here is the first ...
We Have a Winner
In a late, but worthy, response to my Comic book contest. I asked for a comment or post on “why you think comics are an important art form.” A...
Inadvertent vacation
I didn’t intend to take the week off, it just kind of happened. I seem to have underestimated the time and focus changes in my off-line life would e...
History: An Illustrated Guide by DK Publishing
As a student, and former teacher, of history I am always interested to see how authors and publishers attempt to present the grand sweep of history. So wh...
In the Mail: Serpents Tail Fiction Edition
Kath Trevelyn by Jeremy Cooper Booklist Kath Trevelyan, a 72-year-old widow with 3 grown daughters and 5 grandchildren, “intends to remain alive until the...