Book Reviews

'The Haunting of Modesto O'Brien by Brit Griffin combines elements of Dashiell Hammett, Irish mythology, gothic horror and a western mining camp

'Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me' by Mimi Pond tackles an enormous project in telling not just one biography but seven.

At one point Springsteen’s finances were so depleted that he couldn’t afford to hire the musicians he needed for the album...

In 'Before We Sail' Jonathan and Kath struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world by going to sea.

Moomin Moomin Adventures: Book Two by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson, published by Drawn and Quarterly, continues the softcover series that began last year with Book One.  This new collection showcases some of Moomin’s most hilarious adventures, expanding the world of Moomin Valley and showcasing the simply complex lives of …

As Darryl W. Bullock writes in 'Love and Fury: The Life, Death and Legacy of Joe Meek,' the producer was a “pioneer, genius, maniac, naif…all of those things…and more.”

A coming-of-age story of growing up in a commune in Appalachia inhabited by, let's just say, an energetic cast of characters.

'The Paper Birds' by Jeanette Lynes is not only a wonderful story. You might just find yourself learning something as you read.

Can there really be anything more to say about Bob Dylan and his music? As it turns out, the answer is a qualified yes. Just don’t hold your breath awaiting major revelations.

World-shaking events don't impact only the high and mighty in 'Written on the Dark' by Guy Gavriel Kay, a wonderful read filled with elegance and danger.