Mary Berry is to Marie what idols are to many people: a touchstone of sorts to which we turn when we are in dire straits, gaining focus by centering our thoughts and actions on what would this person do in our position. The lovely tale that is What Would Mary Berry Do? features no big… Read More Book Review: ‘What Would Mary Berry Do?’ by Claire Sandy
One of the most powerful images I was taught as a child is that just as the beauty of a garden is in the diversity of the plants that compose it, so it is with mankind. One by one, obstacles to creating unity are coming down. This is due to many factors, one being thoughtful… Read More Book Review: ‘Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking’ by Susan Cain
Happy Sunday! I use Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week. I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy recipe… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘John Dreamer’, by Elise Celine
About the author Peter Riva has worked for more than thirty years with the leaders in aerospace and space exploration. His daytime job for more than forty years has been as a literary agent. He resides in New York City. About the book In a massive spaceship destined for Alpha Centauri B, with a genesis… Read More Book Review: ‘Reaching Angelica’, by Peter Riva {and Giveaway!}
About the author: Peter Riva has worked for more than thirty years with the leaders in aerospace and space exploration. His daytime job for more than forty years has been as a literary agent. He resides in New York City. About the book: All life on earth is about to be terminated by an entity… Read More Book Review: ‘The Path’, by Peter Riva { and Giveaway! }
About the Author Peter Riva has spent many months over 30 years travelling throughout Africa and Europe. Much of this time was spent with the legendary guides for East African hunters and adventurers. He created a TV series in 1995 called Wild Things for Paramount. Passing on the fables, true tales, and insider knowledge of… Read More Book Review: ‘Murder on Safari’, by Peter Riva {and Giveaway!}
About the Author Peter Riva has spent many months over 30 years travelling throughout Africa and Europe. Much of this time was spent with the legendary guides for East African hunters and adventurers. He created a TV series in 1995 called Wild Things for Paramount. Passing on the fables, true tales, and insider knowledge of… Read More Book Review: ‘The Berlin Package’, by Peter Riva {and Giveaway!}
I am lucky to count author Sieni not only as a friend, but also as one of those with whom I have had many a fantastic chat on the role writing fiction can have on personal and community development, which resulted in many an undone chore. What can I say – sacrifices must be made.… Read More Author Spotlight: Sieni A.M.
About the Author Barbara Casey is the author of several award-winning novels for both adults and young adults, and numerous articles, poems, and short stories. In addition to her own writing, she is an editorial consultant and president of the Barbara Casey Agency, established in 1995, representing authors throughout the United States, Great Britain, Canada,… Read More Book Review: ‘The Cadence of Gypsies’, by Barbara Casey {and Giveaway!}
Do you read past your bed time? Find yourself begging, “Just one more chapter!”? Have an emotional break down when your favorite character dies? Then say it loud and say it proud: I LIKE BIG BOOKS AND I CANNOT LIE! Here is a list of must-have pieces for every literature lover. 1. Harry Potter Represent your… Read More Guest Post: Literary Must-Haves for Book Lovers