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Kim Hoffman

The Armies of the Night: History as a Novel, the Novel as History

Armies of the night, The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and/or On the Campaign Trail '72 are all enduring books, capturing the 1960's period...
Cary Chrysler

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

Barack Obama, as any good writer, knows a great line when he hears it. He heard his pastor speak that line in a sermon, and tucked it away: "The Audacity...
Raul Ramos y Sanchez

Hick

In a voice that is fresh, raw, and haunting, Portes takes us into the taboo world of pubescent female sexuality through Luli McMullen, a thirteen-year-old vixen wannabe who unflinchingly relates...
Eileen Malone

Letters with Taloned Claws

LETTERS WITH TALONED CLAWS ...
Linda Hayes

The Year of the Dog: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

Although I haven't read this book, I think it's great that there are books that not only entertain children, but also open their eyes to cultural diversity.
George Schofield

After 50 It's Up To Us, Developing The Skills And Agility We'll Need

"The genius of life involves learning how to deal with interruptions to our expectations, our dreams, and our plans.
Robert Lewis

The Hellbound Heart

This book, that was made into the legendary "Hellraiser", is an incredible read. I love the movie, but have to say after reading the book, it's now a toss up...
Sunny Solomon

The Short Fall from Grace

Is poetry what we really want to read? ...
Corinne  Copnick

The Bright Side: Surviving Your Parents Divorce

"A Bill of Rights for Divorced Kids" is an innovative and much needed idea.