Grant
Grant by Ron Chernow I raced through this book rather like um, Sherman through Georgia! At a daunting 900 plus pages, the biggest challenge is picking it up! Prior to […]
Hero of the Empire
Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill by Candice Millard Do we really need another biography of Winston Churchill? Well, yes, […]
The Heir Apparent
The Heir Apparent, A Life of Edward VII, The Playboy Prince by Jane Ridley Royals make the worst parents. Take poor Edward VII or Bertie as he was known to […]
George V
George V, Never a Dull Moment by Jane Ridley George V (1865-1936), grandfather of the current Queen, was not one of England’s liveliest monarchs; he collected stamps. (Apologies to philatelists […]
Finding Oz
Finding Oz by Evan Schwartz For those of you who are only familiar with the works of L. Frank Baum through the MGM movie, The Wizard of Oz, I must […]
Black Maestro
Black Maestro, The Epic Life of an American Legend by Joe Drape Before the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and NASCAR, the national sport in the United States was horse racing. […]
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians edited by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney James Patterson, best known for his prodigious output of thrillers, is also an […]