Whalefall is like no other book I have ever read. There's a pretty substantial literary history involving humans being swallowed by a whale. This is an effective literary tactic because it reminds us how small we are in the grand scheme of things. I mean, think about it - day after day, we face struggles [...]
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When McCarthyism Went After Books
Note: I authored this post for The Banned Bookshelf, a now defunct website - this is my writing. Early in 1953, Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin was conducting a sweeping congressional investigation to find communists among the American "elite." During this time, books by Communists were targeted for removal from State libraries, among others. Once [...]
House of Cotton by Monica Brashears
Monica Brashears is an incredible writer and I look forward to watching what will certainly be an acclaimed and accomplished writing career. There are critics and professors out there who can tell you "why" this story writes itself into your bones, I'm not one of them. All I can tell you is that it does.
The God of All Endings by Jacqueline Holland
Cavalcade: Academy Awards Best Picture 1933
Next up for the Best Picture History Project is Cavalcade (1933) is a film adaptation of Noel Coward's play of the same name. Set in London, the movie follows the upper class Marryot family and their servants, the Bridges through the first 33 years of the 20th century. This was an eventful time for Londoners [...]
Christmas Cookies
Houseplant Spotlight: Prayer Plant
Meet My Co-Writer, Lilac
Lilac has been assisting me today while I work on client blogs. We rescued her and her sister from an animal shelter when they were kittens. Adopt, don’t shop! Visit petfinder.com to find a shelter animal near you. I have no affiliation with Pet Finder.
This is a special post just for Angie!
This is a special post just for angie!