F. Scott Fitzgerald: How to Write the Great American Novel
“I’m a romantic; a sentimental person thinks things will last, a romantic person hopes against hope that they won’t.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald. Probably…
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Book Review: Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Reading a Fitzgerald is always a strange experience; his books are sad, but you feel almost happy in the sadness. Truly a romantic in…
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Once Upon a Zombie Book One: The Color of Fear – Review
The Color of Fear is a book that I have been meaning to read for quite some time. I had heard nothing but good…
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Go Ask Alice – The Enduring Impact of Alice in Wonderland
What is it about Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has made it so endearing to fans throughout the decades since first being published…
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Book Review: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday
If ever there were an example of a storyline so simple and brilliant that whatever was written about it would be good, it is…
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Book Review: A Cook’s Tour by Anthony Bourdain
If you’re on a diet, stop reading right now. Although if you want to go on a diet and get queasy at the thought…
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Book Review: The Elements of Eloquence by Mark Forsyth
Which sounds better? An obnoxious, little old circular red European paper flying kite Or… An obnoxious, old little European red flying circular paper kite…
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Study, Stereotyping and Stories – A Perth University Library
It’s not all shushing. Sometimes the best stories can’t be found on a shelf.
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Fuller Seminary Presents: A Conversation on Race, Faith & Justice with Jim Wallis
Last week on February 26th, I was happy to attend a panel discussion sponsored by Fuller Seminary held in the very historic Second Baptist…
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Book Review: Roma by Steven Saylor
For those who have visited or will visit Rome, Italy, or have an interest in the history of Western civilization, this New York Times…
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Let’s Talk London Libraries…
Let’s talk libraries. No, not school libraries or university libraries. Let’s talk real libraries. Libraries like the British Library (which is HUGE). Libraries like…
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Book Review: My Life in France by Julia Child
Have you ever dreamed about living for a couple of years in Paris, France, the City of Lights? Are you a fan of the…
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