Monthly Archives: August 2010
The Literary Life Podcast & Book Giveaway
Today, Penguin Group launched a new monthly radio series called The Literary Life. Completely written, produced, and hosted by Penguin employees featuring literary fiction and nonfiction from bestselling, critically acclaimed authors and fast-rising newcomers. It’s hosted by Jake Morrissey, Executive … Continue reading
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Tagged Doug Dorst, Maile Meloy, Penguin Group, podcasts, Publishing, Rosanne Cash, Sloane Crosley
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In the Mail: Fly By Wire
Fly By Wire by Ward Larsen Publishers Weekly A serviceable hero and plot propel this largely workmanlike thriller from Larsen (Stealing Trinity). Tough, uncompromising National Transportation Safety Board investigator Jammer Davis attempts to uncover the cause of a mysterious crash … Continue reading
Tales From a Tin Can: From Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay by Michael Keith Olson
Many people would argue that the destroyer was the unsung hero of the Pacific Theater in World War II. Destroyers did not have the gun power of cruisers or battleships or the public fascination of aircraft carriers. However, destroyers were … Continue reading
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In the Mail: Pretty Little things
Pretty Little Things by Jilliane Hoffman Publishers Weekly Some twists and turns in Hoffman’s stand-alone thriller may leave readers scratching their heads, but the suspense ratchets up to such a high pitch that most will keep flipping pages till the … Continue reading
The Barbarian Way by Erwin Raphael McManus
Cover via Amazon During the summer our church has a Sunday school class that consists of various members presenting book reviews. It is a good way to deal with vacations and yet still present good material and engender discussion. One … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Erwin Raphael McManus, non-fiction, Religion and Spirituality
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