Tennis Players As Works of Art by David Linebarger Genre: Nonfiction / Essays / Sport ISBN: 9798891324671 Print Length: 284 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Peter Hassebroek Like a museum exhibit in a book—an impressive collection of art and prose celebrating tennis. It took seven years for David Linebarger to assemble this […]
On The Weather by Jerome K. Jerome appears in the collection of humorous essays Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, published in 1886. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. On The Weather by Jerome K. Jerome On The Weather by Jerome K. Jerome Things […]
Sarah Adams concludes her charming When in Rome series with Beg, Borrow, or Steal, a delightfully witty enemies-to-lovers romance that proves sometimes the most challenging relationships yield the sweetest rewards. Following When in Rome and Practice Makes Perfect, this third installment brings us back to the quirky small town of Rome, Kentucky, where second-grade teachers […]
Nerdy Monster Courtesy of Tom Angleberger This year has been a challenging one for readers of all ages. Increasingly, an onslaught of book bans, scripted reading programs, budget cuts, and other restrictions seem to limit young people’s access to books and deny them opportunities to connect with reading. In many schools and libraries, educators and […]
In “Eleven Numbers,” Lee Child ventures away from his celebrated Jack Reacher series to craft a sophisticated espionage thriller that proves his versatility as a storyteller. This tightly wound narrative follows Nathan Tyler, an unassuming mathematics professor thrust into a high-stakes international crisis where equations become weapons and numbers hold the key to nuclear supremacy. […]
Thank you to Penguin Publishers/Viking for providing review copies of The Healing Season of Pottery, The Rainfall Market, and The Marigold Mind Laundry. A Tender Tale of Healing Through Clay In this delicate and contemplative novel, Yeon Somin weaves a story as carefully crafted as the pottery at its heart. Set in the outskirts of […]
Minette Walters’ The Players plunges readers into the tumultuous backdrop of 17th-century England during one of its darkest historical episodes, The Bloody Assizes. A sequel to The Swift and the Harrier, this novel intertwines historical accuracy with compelling fiction to create an engrossing tale of rebellion, treachery, and compassion. Set against the violent aftermath of […]
Reflections on Time, Art, and Family in the City of Water Venice, that enchanting city of canals and mysteries, has long captivated the imaginations of artists and writers. But in Tracy Chevalier’s latest novel, “The Glassmaker,” we’re transported not just to Venice proper, but to its lesser-known neighbor: the island of Murano, home to the […]
Missing Link by Frank Herbert is one of two short stories starring Field Agent Lewis Orne. In this tale, he is sent to investigate a missing ship and runs into ‘native’ trouble on the planet Gienah III. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Missing […]
Navigating Yesterday by Anthony Dean I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. Synopsis: Banner Dawson spends seventeen long years in cryosleep aboard the damaged Valkyrie-198 as it limps along towards the small void just beyond the orbit of Saturn. During those years, back on Earth… Jack […]