There is no doubt about it. Richard Pryor altered the course of American comedy and took risks like no one else. He made us think about social issues in a new way and has influenced the current generation of comics. He appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows, but I didn’t know much about […]
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The Great Grisby
Are you a dog lover? This book is for you! If you are a cat person like me, you’ll also find it fascinating and entertaining. In The Great Grisby, Dr. Mikita Brottman takes a deep look at dogs and our relationships to them throughout the centuries. She is a professor and a psychoanalyst who has […]
Ballroom: A Novel by Alice Simpson
Ballroom is a wonderful escape. With this novel, you can leave your own daily stress behind and get deeply involved in the lives of fictional characters that just may remind you a bit of people you know. The book involves a variety of characters, men and women, each with their own unique story. They are […]
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
Are you ready to step back in time for a mysterious and intriguing fictional story? The Miniaturist is the debut novel from British author, Jessie Burton. She studied speech and drama at Oxford and has worked as an actress. She sets the story up well and describes each scene vividly, so you’ll want to continue […]
Black Horizon by James Grippando
I’m hooked. I am actually surprised that I hadn’t discovered James Grippando’s Jack Swyteck Novels before now, since there are so many of them. Now that I’ve experienced Black Horizon, I know I’ll need to read more of these. The author mixes fiction with current events in a way that makes the book feel real. The […]
Worthy Brown’s Daughter by Phillip Margolin
While I thoroughly enjoy reading a wide variety of books, my favorite genre would have to be thrillers. I especially enjoy the smart ones that keep me guessing throughout the story. Philip Margolin knows exactly how to write the kind of books that I like to read. I have enjoyed several of his previous novels […]