Few would disagree, if pressed, that the word “essential” is overused. That’s not the case with this book. The essence of James Reaney’s poetic works has been more than adequately distilled in this slim volume. Both the preface... Read More

Reading about the madness of a fictional character is one thing, but author Douglas Richardson takes us right into the whirlpool of insanity in this strange and squirmy novel, "The Corruption of Zachary R." The evolution of madness can... Read More

Alice in Wonderland has inspired the imaginations of generations of readers, writers, and artists the world over. In A Is for Alice, the visceral merriment and eccentricity at play in Lewis Carroll’s original masterwork shine brightly.... Read More

It just goes to show, you should never say never. Amazin’ things can happen in a regular life, if you let it. So declares red-haired no-nonsense Donetta Bradford, a woman who embodies the friendly, hard-working nature of Daily, Texas,... Read More

People who look forward to a yearly family vacation often spend more time than they’d like searching out the best deals to fit their needs. Some like to go back to the same place, while others prefer exploring new areas each year. The... Read More

Author Cynthia James has figured out why men treat their mistresses better than their wives: The current state of marriages breeds apathy and inattentiveness in husbands. As James puts it, “These men valued me much more when they... Read More

Readers who feast on "The Diet Joke" will not miraculously slim down overnight, but the odds of lightening up over one’s weight loss worries are pretty darn good. Lisa Pedace hilariously highlights the contradictions of an America... Read More

The basic premise of "The Legacy" is deceptively simple: Chas Brown, a struggling graphic novelist, is the heir apparent to Simple Pleasures, the single most popular comic strip in the world. There’s only one small problem. Chas hates... Read More