Category Archives: Books

Here are some excerpts: * But although the couple’s disparity in age proved immaterial [Anthony’s mom was 38 when she married his 21 yo dad), in practice its psychological consequences were devastating. Their union broke another ingrained taboo against a … Continue reading →

Steve writes on his blog: * I’m 98% finished with Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. It’s very good. It’s my favorite Stephenson book that I’ve read so far. I put it aside a week ago because I was staying up too … Continue reading →

Every Friday afternoon on my Youtube channel, Kevin Michael Grace and I discuss a new book. * The Scramble For Europe: Young Africa On Its Way To The Old Continent by Stephen Smith (2019) * American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964 … Continue reading →

I will always remember Adam as the guy who took Cathy Seipp’s virginity. Margo Metroland writes: Adam Parfrey, the publisher of humor and esoterica who parlayed a 1980s “‘zine” sensibility into a durable niche publishing house, has died at his … Continue reading →

Comments: However, here’s a list of the world’s ten best selling English language authors. Agatha Christie – English William Shakespeare – English Barbara Cartland – English Danielle Steel – Half Jewish Half Portuguese Harold Robbins – Jewish Sidney Sheldon – … Continue reading →