Once upon a time, nighttime stories were an unquestionable part of children’s routines. However, through the years, as technology has taken over, children have begun expressing less interest in books. All this may seem like a depressing reality to face; it is, unfortunately, the way things have progressed. However, it’s not too late to turn … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Cranky We’re all cranky right now, aren’t we? We’ve been cooped up for months, people we live with are driving us batty, it’s cold—winter—can’t go outside much, the holidays are over and we got months to go before a vaccine kicks in. Plus, politics, and the situation … Read more
Some things are irreversible. The actual cost of technology and immersive internet is incomprehensible. You’d hope to not wake up to the world of 418: I Am a Teapot, a near-future dystopian novel by author Edgar Scott. It’s a world where people surrender their bodies in exchange for a virtual fantasy world of bottomless enjoyment. But here’s … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Imagine a World of Motherly Robots Motherhood, that fabulous, revered, vital role in continuing the human species. I mean, we ALL had a mom, every human—every animal—on Earth. Mothers nurture us, help us grow and become the beings we are today. Nothing could ever interfere in … Read more
“The Commander: Guardian of Utopia” by Kevin Groh hit the US market and ranked No. 1 Bestseller in Genetic Engineering Science Fiction and No. 2 in Space Marine Science Fiction! You’d expect no less when it is based on high ethics, captivating characters, and compelling stories. Kevin is inspired by the world of gaming, which … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Want to Escape On An Intergalactic Adventure Think back to when you were in high school – all the frustration and angst you felt trying to fit in, resisting your parents’ push to make you into what they wanted, and of course GIRLS, or BOYS. Ugh! Now … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Choose Your Own Adventure, Trying Not to Die. Remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books? Well, they’ve grown up a bit, and it is absolutely, deliciously horrific. Today we have two guests, authors Mark Tullius and John Palisano. In the latest entry in the Try Not To … Read more
Today we’re talking about Books That Make You Heal, Not Just Cope There are a lot of self-help books out there, guides to help us deal with stress, anxiety, move beyond trauma, deal with the pandemic, and all the stress of our time. They certainly help us cope, but do they help us heal? … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Confident About Being Fat Oh, that’s a taboo word, isn’t it? “Fat”, instead of, say, overweight, or “big-boned” or “thick”… yes, we often call ourselves fat without a second thought. But then we see it as a pejorative term when using it to describe others. This then … Read more