Book Review: A Curious Man by Neal Thompson Disclaimer: I received this volume free from the Blogging for Books program, on the premise that I would write a review. This is a biography of Robert Ripley (nee LeRoy Robert Ripley), the cartoonist who created the Believe It or Not! feature. I was fascinated by the paperback… Continue reading Book Review: A Curious Man
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Book Review: Ditch the Pitch
Book Review: Ditch the Pitch by Steve Yastrow Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. This book is subtitled “The Art of Improvised Persuasion”; it’s primarily aimed at salespeople, although the author mentions that the techniques can be used for any persuasive conversation. Most of the… Continue reading Book Review: Ditch the Pitch
Magazine Review: Thought Notebook June 2014
Magazine Review: Thought Notebook June 2014 edited by Kat Lahr Disclaimer: I received this magazine as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. This is subtitled “Literary and Visual Art Journal”, which means that in addition to poetry, short fiction and essays, it has a lot of pictures. The theme of… Continue reading Magazine Review: Thought Notebook June 2014
Book Review: The Avenger: Roaring Heart of the Crucible
Book Review: The Avenger: Roaring Heart of the Crucible edited by Nancy Holder & Joe Gentile Moonstone Books is a publisher that specializes in new material about pulp magazine characters. This is their third anthology of stories about Richard Henry Benson, the Avenger, and his organization, Justice, Inc. For those who have not heard of the… Continue reading Book Review: The Avenger: Roaring Heart of the Crucible
Book Review: City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago
Book Review: City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago by Gary Krist Full disclosure: I was sent this volume as a Firstreads giveaway on the premise that I would write a review of it. Also, my copy was an uncorrected proof, and small changes may have been made… Continue reading Book Review: City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago
Book Review: USA Noir
Book Review: USA Noir edited by Johnny Temple Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. This was an Advanced Reading Copy, and small changes may be made in the final product. “Noir”, here, is short for noir fiction, a form of hard-boiled crime fiction by… Continue reading Book Review: USA Noir
Book Review: Wrapped in the Flag: A Personal History of America’s Radical Right
Book Review: Wrapped in the Flag: A Personal History of America’s Radical Right by Claire Conner Disclaimer: I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. This is an autobiography of Claire Conner, daughter of Stillwell J. Conner, one of the first members of the John Birch Society… Continue reading Book Review: Wrapped in the Flag: A Personal History of America’s Radical Right
Book Review: They Talked to a Stranger
Book Review: They Talked to a Stranger by Len O’Connor This book is centered around ten interviews with juvenile delinquents by then-radio reporter Len O’Connor in 1950s Chicago. Each of the boys is identified with a nickname, some their actual nickname, others chosen to protect their identities. They’re asked how they got into a… Continue reading Book Review: They Talked to a Stranger
Book Review: Every Hill and Mountain
Book Review: Every Hill and Mountain by Deborah Heal Disclaimer: I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway in the expectation that I would review it. This review will contain heavy spoilers. This is the third in a trilogy about Abby Thomas, a denominational college student on a summer service project to be a tutor to… Continue reading Book Review: Every Hill and Mountain