Commonplace Book: Patriotism and War Crimes in Shakespeare’s Henry V
“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.” Continue reading Commonplace Book: Patriotism and War Crimes in Shakespeare’s Henry V
Category: books
Common Place by Sarah Pinder @ nyjb
“Sarah Pinder turns the mundane into the poetic sublime.” Continue reading Common Place by Sarah Pinder @ nyjb
Shelter in Place Update III: No Particular Place to Go
More CCLaP reviews online! Stay at home! Stop the spread! Continue reading Shelter in Place Update III: No Particular Place to Go
Espresso Shots: Big Bang Generation, by Gary Russell (Doctor Who: The Glamour Chronicles)
Will the Doctor save the universe? Continue reading Espresso Shots: Big Bang Generation, by Gary Russell (Doctor Who: The Glamour Chronicles)
When Presidents Lie: a history of official deception and its consequences, by Eric Alterman
Liar, liar, pants on fire. Continue reading When Presidents Lie: a history of official deception and its consequences, by Eric Alterman
The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family, by Mike Leonard
Earnest saves his family. Continue reading The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family, by Mike Leonard
Espresso Shots: The Partners by Louis Auchincloss
If you are looking for a short novel to scratch that Mad Men itch, The Partners is the novel for you. Continue reading Espresso Shots: The Partners by Louis Auchincloss
Blog Update: Shelter in Place II plus 2 “lost” reviews!
Have you been washing your hands? Obeying social distancing guidelines? If not, please do so. Let’s combat this pandemic and then we can get on with the rest of our lives. Anyone else really want to go to a bookstore or a mall or a restaurant? The lockdown has given me time to update the blog. I have begun the CCLaP review updates, updating nearly a dozen blog entries, including book reviews and essays. I have also updated all my Joe Bob Briggs website book reviews. These include two “lost” book reviews. I categorize them as “lost” because Joe Bob … Continue reading Blog Update: Shelter in Place II plus 2 “lost” reviews!
Avant-Futures from Litteraria Pragensia
My article on The Dune Encyclopedia is in the latest issue of Litteraria Pragensia. Continue reading Avant-Futures from Litteraria Pragensia
History Fridays: How to Get Rid of a President: History’s Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives by David Preiss
“If removing a president was easy, Congress would probably do it all the time, since that august body is populated by the representatives of a fickle, emotional, and befuddled populace.” Continue reading History Fridays: How to Get Rid of a President: History’s Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives by David Preiss
The Driftless Area Review 