Category: Memoir
The experiences of the soldiers we ship off to war are unique and difficult to relate to. War is brutal and the things soldiers see are not always things …
Everyone loves a good spy story, right? It’s why Ian Fleming’s James Bond series has remained so popular in both print and film for decades. While real-life espionage isn’t usually …
Christianna Marks
February 3, 2017
Adult, Audiobooks, Author Spotlight, Career, Human Interest, Humor, Memoir, New Releases, Non-Fiction, Performing Arts, Reviews, Women, Writing
Dear Lauren Graham, Can I call you Lauren from here on out? It would be so much easier… So now that we have that out of the way. I …
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” These famous lines from Emma Lazarus’s poem, “The New Colossus,” are engraved on the Statue of …
Degenerate politics are everywhere, all over the world, no matter how much it pains us to admit. One would be hard pressed to find someone who isn’t at least …
YouTube Channel: Audible From the Description: Go into the studio with Trevor Noah (The Daily Show) as he discusses writing and narrating ‘Born a Crime: Stories from a South …
From 1941 through 1945, Hitler’s Nazi regime exacted one of the worst genocides in modern history, slaughtering over 6 million Jews and an estimated 5 million non-Jewish victims (other …
Like any type of genre fiction, historical fiction can be either breathtaking, or atrociously written and bizarre. All genres have their weirdos as well as their popular authors, niches, …
The 21st century is supposed to be the time that the nations of Asia will rise and become economic and global powerhouses. But in order to understand how we …
Caitlin Stiles
January 21, 2017
African American, Book Lists, Book Publishing Companies, Faves, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, Humor, LGBT, Literary Fiction, Memoir, News, Non-Fiction, Politics, Relationships, Sexuality, Spirituality, Women
The Women’s March on Washington has made history today, with a total of at least 2.9 million people showing up to protest. It is the biggest one-day protest in …
What’s not to love about Meryl Streep? She’s beautiful, she’s elegant, she’s talented, she makes great movies, and to top it all off, many of her signature roles (including …
With the upcoming inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump less than a week away, you’re probably either thrilled or disillusioned by the future of America. The past year has been …
Politicians writing books has become common territory. Bernie Sanders just recently released his book, Our Revolution, and a bit more relevant, countless former presidents of the United States have …
The human spirit is filled with adventure and a desire to achieve great things; the degree to which we’re willing to risk our own safety in those pursuits, however, …
If you’re a huge fan of The CW’s Jane The Virgin and you are struggling with the wait for new episodes, try picking up some of these novels to …
Even to those of us who don’t dream of stardom, Hollywood has a fascinating appeal. It’s incredibly tempting to take a look behind the scenes at how the bulk …
I was intrigued to read about author Nofundile Mayathula-Memani who received her first publishing contract at the age of 80. Now 84, she’s just published her fifth book. The …
Melanie Pitman
January 4, 2017
Author Spotlight, Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Faves, Feminism, Humor, Literary Quotes, Memoir, Mental Health, News, Non-Fiction, Performing Arts, Relationships, Romance, Women, Writing
By now, the whole world knows of the sad passing of Carrie Fisher on December 27, 2016. Among many things, she was a brilliant actress, a loving mother, and …
December 27, 2016, marked a sad day indeed for Star Wars fans everywhere. Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the iconic Star Wars movies, …
Jordan Yamashita
December 25, 2016
African American, Asian American, Book Lists, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, Memoir, New Releases, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story
2016 will be coming to a close in just a week and the year has seen the release of many, many wonderful books. But real bookworms are going to …