July 17, 2012 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Only One Life by Sara Blædel

  When a young girl is found in a watery grave of Holbraek Fjord, Inspector Louise Rick is called due to her experience, knowledge and tactfulness with immigrants

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Jul 17, 2012

• Book Review: Skios by Michael Frayn

  Skios is a fun summer read, but may leave one wishing for more than just a few good jokes and great pacing.

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on Jul 17, 2012

• Book Review: The Way It Was by L. Langford Hodges

  Hodges captures the imagination of World War II history buffs, military strategists, and patriotic citizens as he relates the realities of war.

  Review in Books — by Richard R. Blake — on Jul 17, 2012

• Book Review: Little Night by Luanne Rice

  Little Night is a riveting story about sisters torn apart, and the healing power of love, hope, and nature.

  Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Jul 17, 2012

• Book Review: Thailand Transformed: 1950-2012: “Is Thailand the Test Case?” by Culver S. Ladd

  Is Thailand the test case for Asian development?

  Review in Books — by Richard R. Blake — on Jul 17, 2012

• eBook Review: Dessert by Lily Harlem

  A worthy contribution to Ellora's Cave For Men range. Hot!

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Jul 17, 2012

• Book Review: How to Tell a Story and Other Essays by Mark Twain

  This Hail Mary play holds up well with some modern accompaniments.

  Review in Books — by Deacon "Deke" Solomon — on Jul 17, 2012

• Book Review: Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen

  The Pulitzer Prize-winning former columnist looks back – but mostly forward – in this savvy and engaging memoir.

  Review in Books — by Lidia de Leon — on Jul 17, 2012

• eBook Review: Night School for Scandal by Angela Meadows

  A fun, quirky erotic novel by Angela Meadows

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Jul 17, 2012

• Book Review: The Architect by Brendan Connell

  With The Architect, expecting the unexpected, and sometimes the unacceptable, is part and parcel of the author's refusal to settle for the merely unsettling.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 17, 2012

Video

• The Newsroom: "I'll Try to Fix You" - A Lesson in Truthiness

  HBO's The Newsroom takes on truthiness

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 17, 2012

• Alphas Season Two Premieres Next Week on Syfy

  Alphas returns to Syfy July 23. What will become of the team? The actors tell all at Comic-Con (with video).

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jul 17, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Pillow - From Dusk to Dawn

  A most appropriatly titled release from Pillow.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 17, 2012

• Music Review: Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks 31 [4-CD Set]

  It's a "wall of sound" from the Grateful Dead.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 17, 2012

Sports

• Essential Elements of a Contract Between a Boxer and Manager

  The typical issues faced by the parties in a contract.

  Opinion in Sports — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jul 17, 2012

• Knicks Newly Acquired Jason's DWI Is No Kidding Around

  Jason is no kid and, as a husband and father of three, he should have known better.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jul 17, 2012

Culture

• Theatre Review (Singapore): Annie at Marina Bay Sands

  Annie's humor and dialogue may be dated, but its message of optimism and hope remains appealing to adults as well as kids.

  Review in Culture — by Sharmila — on Jul 17, 2012

• Theatre Review (LA): The Exorcist by John Pielmeier at The Geffen

  John Pielmeier delivers a stage version of the famous supernatural tale, with mixed results.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 17, 2012

• Theatre Review (LA): Compleat Female Stage Beauty by Jeffrey Hatcher

  When English theatre finally allows women to play the female roles, the last great female-role actor loses his sense of self.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jul 17, 2012