Controversies in the world of literature and articles on authors and their books.
*about women You have no doubt heard about each of these three women, but you may not know much about who they really are. Maybe preconceived ideas about Kate Spade and questions such as “who’s Octavia Butler.” You may decide you want to get to know them better, and the following books will be a good starting point: Dawn Staley is almost a legend in
While the title The Carpool Detectives sounds like a humorous set-up, this book by Chuck Hogan will not be humorous, but it will be a ‘fun’ read for those who like crime stories. Hogan is a seasoned author of true crime. Some may know him for his previous books: The Town and Devils in Exile. Normally, I do now like crime novels if they are
The last two books I have read involved missing persons. All The Colors of the Dark involves many missing people, including, for a time, the main character. Heartwood only has one missing person. The thing about both of these books is that I could not put them down. I had to read and read until I found out about the missing person. Don’t worry, I
I know, of course, that the Mississippi River is generally referred to as “old man river.” Even if it isn’t the longest river in North America, it is huge! I am partial, however, to the Tennessee River because I grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee where ‘the river’ refers to the Tennessee. In fact, I was just there seeing friends and relatives and can attest to
No, “Twist and Tilt” is not a new song nor is it a new dance. The two words are titles of new, critcally acclaimed books that are worth considering, even if they aren’t the type of book you typically read. Twist, by Irish author Colum McCann, is an adventure book and a thriller. It is set mostly at sea where journalist Anthony Fennell is searching
In this ambitious post, I will write about four different books all set during World War II. Why aren’t authors and readers tired of World War II? If you have any ideas, please share them with me. I know that people my age grew up with stories about the war and the bravery of those who lived through it. One reason we are seeing more
I have tried to read what reviewers label as ‘Beach Reads’, and many times these books just don’t do it for me. Not that I am a literary snob, because I have read and enjoyed many books that are simply entertaining. So, I am willing this sumer to try a few new suggestions that I have noticed in several publications. First of all, Elisabeth Egan,
Several readers responded about their favorite authors, or at least authors whose books they routinely enjoy. Linda Dove said she was a true Backman fan, and Becky Peace wrote, Anne Tyler is a favorite. She has the amazing talent of writing about daily life and ordinary people so that we both understand others better and see ourselves clearer. And she does that with beautiful, concise
The Our World Committee on Kiawah Island has sponsored two mini-course sessions this spring. The topic has been, both times, short stories. Professor Emeritus Paula Feldman of the University of South Carolina has been the leader. For her first session, participants read stories based on nature, and Feldman donated the proceeds to the Audobon Society. She presented the check at a showing of Pam Cohen’s
Few can resist the lure of California. Such a diverse state, extreme beauty and, at least lately, extreme weather! After a trip to California last summer, I can personally attest to its charm. In fact, I have a few photos to share!! I have come across several recent novels set in California and want you to know about them. You can make up your own
