NON-FICTION – Page 11 – Looking For a Good Book

February 25, 2020

THE ESSENTIALS OF THEATER – Lisa Mulcahy

In the description of this book it says that this is an introduction to the world of theater and I think this is important to note because this really is written for the novice – the absolute beginner. While the description of the book (on Goodreads and Amazon) say that this is perfect for college… Continue reading

NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

3 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, non-fiction, Reviews, Theatre, Young Adult

February 12, 2020

FAMOUS QUOTES ABOUT SEX – Ron Grisham

This is precisely what it boasts on the cover – it is a collection of quotes about sex. I’m not entirely convinced that these are famous quotes but most of the quotes come from people who have some level of fame. Ron Grisham has done a nice job of collecting these quotes and arranging them… Continue reading

NON-FICTION

3 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, non-fiction, Reviews, Sex

January 17, 2020

NUKING THE MOON – Vince Houghton

Who doesn’t like reading about secret government plots and massively ridiculous ideas that were once seriously considered? Well, if you don’t, then just move on as this clearly isn’t for you. But if the idea of reading about stupid, top-secret government plans puts an evil grin on your face, then consider this! Whether it’s the… Continue reading

NON-FICTION

4 stars, Book Reviews, Books, non-fiction, Reviews

January 10, 2020

THE FIFTY-YEAR MISSION – Edward Gross & Mark A. Altman

STAR TREK WEEK Edward Gross and Mark Altman’s The Fifty-Year Mission is a really great look at the history of Star Trek, but not just as one person’s research or recollection, but from the memories and thoughts of hundreds of people who had a part in Star Trek (or were heavily influenced by Star Trek).… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT, MEMOIR, NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

5 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Entertainment, Memoir, non-fiction, Reviews, Star Trek, Television

December 6, 2019

THE BEATLES ON THE ROOF – Tony Barrell

How do you write an entire book about an incident that last only a couple of hours? By using the moment as the center point and moving outward, like the ripples in a pond. I’ve been seeing a fair number of books about The Beatles in the last few years and I suspect there’s a… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT, MEMOIR, NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

4 stars, Biography, Book Reviews, Books, Entertainment, Memoir, Music, non-fiction, Reviews

November 29, 2019

TOMBSTONE – Tom Clavin

Tombstone, the city, holds a bit of magical appeal to me. I find that I am enjoying reading history books more and more (perhaps because I’ve got more of it myself?) and I absolutely love the American Southwest for its landscape and history and few cities in this region have more history that Tombstone, Arizona.… Continue reading

MEMOIR, NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

5 Stars, Biography, Book Reviews, Books, History, non-fiction, Reviews

November 22, 2019

THE BEATLES FROM A TO ZED – Peter Asher

It surprises me a little bit that publishers are still pumping out books about The Beatles … but it surprises only a little bit. The lifespan of finding an audience is likely on the wane, as are the people who will have had a first-hand encounter worth telling. This particular book is unique because it’s… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT, MEMOIR, NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

4 stars, Biography, Book Reviews, Books, Entertainment, Music, non-fiction, Reviews

November 20, 2019

SUPER BOYS – Brad Ricca

Well this was informative! It’s pretty hard not to know who the character of Superman is, but naming the creators of Superman might be much more challenging to most people. Fans of comics and graphic novels likely already know of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and even someone like myself – very much on the… Continue reading

GRAPHIC NOVEL, MEMOIR, NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

4 stars, Biography, Book Reviews, Books, comic book superheroes, Graphic Novels, non-fiction, Reviews, superheroes

October 17, 2019

LITTLE CREATURES – Ana Gerhard

When you can educate a child while you are entertaining her or him, then you’ve succeeded. Little Creatures, by Ana Gerhard does this with gusto. Introducing a child to an art form, especially something in the ‘classics’ (i.e. classical music, art, literature) is often a challenge (typically because a child is exposed to so much… Continue reading

CHILDREN’S, ENTERTAINMENT, MEMOIR, NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

4 stars, Biography, Book Reviews, Books, Children’s Books, Music, non-fiction, Picture books, Reviews

October 10, 2019

G. K. CHESTERTON QUOTES – Bob Blaisdell

I really don’t feel that there is a whole lot to say about a book of quotes. I enjoy quotes (as evidenced by the recurring blog posts featuring quotes I’ve culled from the books I’ve been reading). A good quote captures a larger moment and condenses it to the essentials. Or perhaps it’s captures the… Continue reading

NON-FICTION, OTHER, Uncategorized

4 stars, Book Reviews, Books, non-fiction, quotes, Reviews

September 30, 2019

PLAYING TO THE GODS – Peter Rader

Sarah Bernhardt. Eleonora Duse. Most people are familiar with Sarah’s name, even if they don’t know why she is famous. Only a few dedicated history or theatre buffs probably know the name of Eleonora Duse. But at one time their rivalry was watched and reported internationally and the art of acting, as we know it… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT, MEMOIR, NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

5 Stars, Biography, Book Reviews, Books, Entertainment, History, Memoir, non-fiction, Reviews, Theatre

September 25, 2019

LOCKED IN ICE – Peter Lourie

How many readers out there know the name, Fridtjof Nansen? If you already know who he is, or what he is remembered for, then color me impressed! Nansen was, among other things, a scientist and an explorer at a time when mankind was still trying to reach the North Pole. He was the first to… Continue reading

MEMOIR, NON-FICTION, Uncategorized, YA

5 Stars, Biography, Book Reviews, Books, Memoir, Nature, non-fiction, Reviews, Young Adult