Book Reviews

This week, we range from a collection of first-rate poetry to a fictional work on the rise of Adolf Hitler for a great selection of recommended reads. Fiction Thrilling World ...

From an iconic Cold War spy novel to a self-portrayal by Lawrence of Arabia of his exploits, here ...

History "The American Story" By David Barton and Tim Barton The Guiding Hand of Providence Many events leading ...

With works ranging from those which have long since attained classic status—such as the 1952 MGM musical "Singin' ...

It can be a challenge to create a complex portrait of a man when any mention of his ...

For better or worse, actress Joanne Woodward (born Feb. 27, 1930) will always be linked with her late ...

“Who listens to you?” Ask yourself that question and then answer it honestly. That question is what Kate ...

Some writers and teachers among us, praise be to all of them, are obsessed with writing, grammar, syntax, ...

Arlington National Cemetery is well-known as the final resting place for fallen U.S. soldiers. Less famous is the ...

History is only remembered by stories, and it can be lost in a moment when we lose the ...

According to Emily Freeman, author of “The Next Right Thing,” it is estimated that adults make over 35,000 ...

Readers will enjoy the new Charles Krauthammer book, “The Point of It All: A Lifetime of Great Loves ...

Albert Einstein’s quote, “The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the ...

An extraordinary biography, “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom” by David W. Blight seems to have captured Douglass's mind and heart ...

This particular Veterans Day offers a time to reflect on another era when our nation was divided: the Civil War. ...

James S. Robbins is the Paul Revere of America today. While Revere is known for his midnight ride in ...

How can we maintain our independence, autonomy, and abilities as we age? In his book “The Aging Brain: ...

Artist and documentary filmmaker Masha Savitz recently released her debut book, “Fish Eyes for Pearls: A Magical Realism ...

Trees were once considered sacred and awe-inspiring: Oaks were worshiped by the European Druids, redwoods were a part of American Indian ritual, ...

It should be noted that Todd S. Purdum's “Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution" is not about ...

With several books and many films under the Dutchers' belts, including Discovery Channel's successful documentary “Wolves at Our Door” ...

William Watson called April in his poem the month of “golden laughter.”  With that in mind, here are ...

The authors that penned one of the most popular business books of recent times—“Blue Ocean Strategy”—are back on ...

Andrew Jackson has been pictured on the $20 bill since 1928—a bit of historical irony since he opposed ...

‘Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean’ By Jonathan White Trinity University Press 360 pages; hardcover, $28 ...

In a new book by Laura Dowling, “A White House Christmas: Including Floral Design Tutorials,” readers can enjoy ...

"How to Write Classical Poetry: A Guide to Forms, Techniques, and Meaning" is a guide I wish I ...