Well-written true crime books have many of the same elements as crime fiction, but there are differences. True crime books are written to inform rather than ent
Check It Out: Dinner and a Movie
It’s the awards season for movies; the Golden Globes have been distributed and the Academy Award nominations are released. This year, as in the past, I mentione
Check It Out: In Pursuit of Self Awareness
Bookstores have a section of titles commonly referred to as “self-help”. The word “help” in this context means aid; whether that is in understanding ourselves o
Check It Out: Armchair Traveler– Peru
This week brings something new - an Armchair Traveler series I’m exploring for 2026. Take a mini-trip with me as we venture in a literary way to a new country each month. Grab your virtual passport, because today we’re going to Peru. Peru borders the Pacific Ocean on the western side of South America, and…
Book Beat: Olympic Reads
The Winter Olympics in Italy begin on February 6. It will feature all our favorite winter sports, including bobsledding, figure skating, snowboarding, ice hockey, and more. This year, the sport of ski mountaineering will be added. The host country gets to add a new sport to the games each time, and Italy has chosen a…
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