We’re talking about Books That Make You Want To Be A Superhero We sure do love our superheroes, don’t we? Whether you’re a fan of the Marvel Universe, or DC, or among the many other fandoms out there, chances are that the idea of having superpowers, doing good in the world, and vanquishing … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Go From Bibliophile to Author It’s no secret: if you love books, chances are you have a creative heart and want to write books. Or maybe express that creativity in other ways—art, dance, fashion, teaching. An innate love for the story is often the launching pad for … Read more
Don’t we love epic space adventures, those twisting, imaginative sagas, and endearing adventures? The space opera is obviously set in space, whisking readers away with literally far-out storylines often featuring heavy whiffs of romance and even splashes of melodrama. Today, we talk to one of our favorite science fiction authors, Lon E. Varnadore, about … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Find Your Purpose In Your Pajamas After months under lockdown, many of us may well be wondering what our purpose truly is. And if you can discover that purpose in your pajamas…hey, all the better! Genevieve Piturro is the founder of the successful nonprofit Pajama Program … Read more
We’re all aware of the contributions that the labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez has made in our world, and the spirit of his movement has again risen forth in the timely new historical fiction novel, “The Road to Delano”. In it, author John DeSimone introduces us to Jack Duncan, who … Read more
An adventure awaits! Imagine: it’s the summer of 1898, and as a teenager, you’re traveling to Alaska to brave a gauntlet of greedy, ruthless adversaries. The catalyst for this adventure? The historical fiction yarn “Hope City”, by Neil Gordon. Having established himself as a well-respected and prolific historical fiction novelist, Neil has written … Read more
Sometimes speculative fiction takes us on harrowing paths, but with an overall dry and entertaining sensibility. The writers who take us on such adventures are often some of the most fun — and frightening — to engage with. Case in point: Bill McCormick, author of “The Brittle Riders Trilogy”, described as “Lord of the … Read more
While we all get cranky from time to time, there’s a whole industry of books telling us not to be. Telling us to practice mindfulness and meditation. Implying there is something wrong with us if we can’t cope with the world. Too often, all of this makes us feel inferior, broken, and, well … Read more
Who doesn’t love speculative fiction that takes readers to eclectic worlds where technology, heroes, villains, and ideologies clash? Especially one where the supernatural clashes with the ultra-modern? Often, writers who tackle such complex tales are complex themselves, and Ryan Southwick is no exception. Hailing from the Silicon Valley tech world, he is a programmer … Read more
With the Black Lives Matter protests creating a pivotal moment in history, books can help sharpen our understanding and put things in perspective. They offer the deep dives we all need to take, and hearteningly, many have taken the plunge: the publishing world has seen a surge in book sales on topics of … Read more