Monthly Archives: April 2009
Defying Empire by Thomas m. Truxes
Defying Empire by Thomas M. Truxes is a fascinating book about the trade between New York merchants and the French during the French and Indian War. Prior to reading this book, I did not even know that there was such … Continue reading
In the Mail: life and laughter edition
–> When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win: Reflections on Looking in the Mirror by Carol Leifer Product Description Stand-up comic and comedy writer Carol Leifer faced a critical dilemma and had only two options: either continue sharing … Continue reading
National Review Online Literary Links
A couple of literature/bookish related links from our friends over at NRO: – First, they have a symposium on Shakespeare: Nobody knows precisely when William Shakespeare was born. It was in 1564, probably a few days before April 26, which … Continue reading
Michael Marshall talks about Bad Things
I noted Bad Things by Michael Marshall in a recent In The Mail post. Below the author talks about changes in his life and how they have impacted his writing, about how his books have been categorized, and about his … Continue reading
In the Mail: Paperbacks
Cover via Amazon –> The Frozen Ship: The Histories and Tales of Polar Exploration by Sarah Moss From Booklist This book is a chronicle of journeys–from the Vikings to such adventurers as Byrd, Amundsen, Scott, Peary, and Shackleton–to the Arctic … Continue reading