Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
Creation Lake
Rachel Kushner’s most recent book has been called Kushner’s best to date, and that is saying a lot. Creation Lake is a “spy-novel” with its protagonist Sadie Smith assigned to infiltrate and undermine a left-wing farming group in a rural region of France. Piqued your interest? There is so much more! Click thru for the review by Barry Novick
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
H is for Hawk
When her much-loved father dies, author Helen McDonald needs a way to escape and begin the journey back to herself. "A glorious book!" Review by Lynda Bernard.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
The Guest List
By Lucy Foley. A "whodunnit" mystery/thriller set on an isolated island off the coast of Ireland. 100 guests are on the list of friends and relatives that are reunited for a glamorous destination wedding. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
Table for Two
By Amor Towles. A collection of 6 short stories and one novella. Nuanced characters, rich prose, unanticipated twists with unexpected outcomes. It’s great! Review by Barry Novick
Afternoon Reflection. Post 23.
Dear Joe Biden,
“Time and tides waits for no man.” (Chaucer circa 1395) A note from Barry Novick.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
The Jealousy Man and Other Stories
By Jo Nesbø. For those who appreciate the twists and turns of the devious human mind, Nesbø brings it. Review by Barry Novick
Hummingbird Poetry Series
Hummingbird’s Featured Poem.
Mornings at Blackwater Pond by Mary Oliver.
A poem encouraging us to live life. Starting now. Hummingbird Poetry series curated by Lynda Bernard.
Hummingbird Poetry Series
Hummingbird’s Featured Poem.
Symptom Recital by Dorothy Parker
Witty, cantankerous, and fun. All that's wrong, “and/so” ready for love. Hummingbird Poetry series curated by Lynda Bernard.
Hummingbird Poetry Series
Hummingbird’s Featured Poem.
A Birthday by Christina Rossetti.
A celebration of falling in love. Hummingbird Poetry series curated by Lynda Bernard.
Afternoon Reflection. Post 22.
L.A. Woman
Remember the music of the late sixties, early seventies? The freedom, the open road, the wind blowing through your hair? Featuring L.A. Woman, by The Doors.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
Lessons in Chemistry
Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel follows the life and trials of a female scientist in the 1960s. Lessons in Chemistry is comic, yet with some very serious things to say. I couldn’t put this book down. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.
A Quick Dublin Get-Away.
Dublin. At a Glance.
When you are looking for a great getaway for a few days, consider the Emerald Isle. By Sarah Ehrenson.