Richard Montanari, the talented American thriller writer, is even more popular in England and other European countries than he is in the United States. He’s often found […]
“The Elegance of the Hedgehog”: a rare and subtle treat from Muriel Barbery
How do you imagine Paris? I think of the city of lovers, sophisticated women dressed with style, bridges over the Seine, the Louvre, artists sipping […]
The Element of Coincidence
Recently, I watched a made for TV movie that had been recommended by a friend. I’m not revealing the title since it’s not important (think […]
The Comfort of Miss Read…
Do you ever have those days when you just want to get away? When the car is making noises and you know it’s going to cost […]
Ripped From the Headlines
Authors often find interesting news stories and incorporate them into their works of fiction. The following two books are based on true crimes that took place […]
‘Tis the Season. (Yes, I know.)
I know, I know the season is over but this advice is good all year. Be safe, have fun, and use your best judgement. (Note: […]
There is Nothing New. No Really.
When a friend and I were vacationing in Miami, we happened upon a delightful advertisement in the back of one of those vacation guides in the […]
Three little Kittens
Well not really kittens, more like vicious blood thirsty tigresses with gore and blood dripping from their razor sharp fangs. And no they didn’t lose […]
Nectar of the Gods
Galileo said that it is “sunlight, held together by water”, while Robert Louis Stevenson stated it was “bottled poetry” and Thomas Jefferson declared that it is “a necessity […]
