Americana! I’ve been a fan of The Kinks for decades. The music that made me dance and sing when I was a kid, and still makes me dance and sing. Ray Davies and the other members of The Kinks have talent that spans a variety of genres. Their story goes way beyond the music and […]
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We Are Water by Wally Lamb
Whether I’m reading a book or just going about my real life, I love to figure out and understand why people act and think they way they do. People are fascinating. If we just look at the surface, it’s easy to pass judgement. I prefer to go deeper than that. In We Are Water, Wally […]
Green Golly & Her Golden Flute
Green Golly and Her Golden Flute is a book and a musical experience. When I was growing up, I had storybook records that I would play on my little red and white plastic record player. I loved them and I’m happy to see that kids can now have a similar experience in a more modern […]
Eternal YA Book by H.G. Nadel
Here’s my little confession. Even though it’s been quite a few years since I’ve qualified as a young adult, I thoroughly enjoy reading YA books. The books are written at an adult reading level, but the content is typically a bit more ‘family friendly’ and less R Rated than similar non-YA novels. I know I’m […]
Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year by Bill Harley
Bill Harley is a man of many talents. His musical skills have earned him two Grammy’s and he’s an accomplished children’s book author. You may have even heard him on NPR’s All Things Considered. Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year is the first book in a new series. The chapter book stars a […]
The Last Ride of Caleb O’Toole by Eric Pierpoint
In The Last Ride of Caleb O’Toole, Eric Pierpoint brings the history of the Oregon Trail to life in a personal way. History is much more than just memorizing dates and facts to input into a multiple choice test. History is the people who were involved with those dates and facts. Since the main characters […]