Tag Archives: books

As with many reporters, I will always have a soft spot for Michael Connelly. While I was working as a crime reporter for the Hemet News and the Sun City News in So. Cal as a younger man, he was a cop reporter for the L.A. Times. My dream then …

Ayres presents his feelings of terror and pain during nine days "embedded" with the marines during the invasion of Iraq.

When he's funny Block can be as hilarious as Donald Westlake, one of my true writing heroes....

Reading Kurt Vonnegut's latest work makes one thing clear. Vonnegut believes the title is self-descriptive.

Recently I was listening to Sarah Vowell’s brilliant new non-fiction book, Assassination Vacation, while driving. She said so many things that are funny and insightful, but I particularly perked up when I heard her say this: “I can never decide if Maryland is off-beat or off-putting.” She went on to …

I read Barack Obama's book for my church book discussion group, and I'm really glad I did.

The comic strip Dilbert was censored on September 6, 2005. At least, it was in my local paper.

On the list of people screwing up America, your behavior and attitudes are divisive work this nation doesn't need.

As expected, this book made me leave the Fast Food Nation...

Chris Brookmyre's novels are so much more than just a plot waiting to be uncovered that you will want to read them repeatedly.