NYTBSL.org Says… In this Interview Author of Embraced by the Light Life after death Why suicide is wrong Our mission here on earth I found this interview very touching. Her explanation of trials rang true to me. Whether or not you believe that Eadie truly visited heaven, her ideals of unconditional love are inspiring. An [...]
Click the post for the full story.Author: Orson Scott Card Best Part About This Book: This was the first science fiction novel I’ve ever read that I actually enjoyed. Why is that? Perhaps because the characterization and relationships of Ender felt real to me. And also, there’s a strong female character in the book (Valentine), often missing in sci-fi. It’s listed [...]
Click the post for the full story.NYTBSL.org Says… In this Interview… On America’s obsession with sex Women’s role in today’s society On death and if she’s afraid of it THE MIKE WALLACE INTERVIEW Guest: Pearl Buck 2/8/58 WALLACE: Good evening. Tonight we’ll talk about men and women in the United States, at home, at work and in love. Our guest will [...]
Click the post for the full story.NYTBSL.org Says… In this Interview… Why women have affairs with older men What her mother thought of her books On living a rich existence On homosexuality and love Interview with Jacqueline Susann I think every girl falls in love with daddy. After all, he’s the first man she knows. It’s a funny thing that happens… [...]
Click the post for the full story.NYTBSL.org Says… In This Interview Jonathan Kellerman’s most influential books What it takes to succeed as a writer And the jobs before he made it big Fact File Photo by Jonathan Exley Name: Jonathan Kellerman Current Home: Beverly Hills, California Place of Birth: New York, New York Education: B.A. in psychology, University of California-Los Angeles; [...]
Click the post for the full story.Author: Jonathan Kellerman Best Part About This Book: It’s a page turner, and the metaphors that sprinkle the pages aren’t cliched, but actually rather original. What’s Missing: A surprise ending. I don’t think I’m a particularly good detective; instead, I felt Kellerman was leading me along so obviously that I wanted to rip to the [...]
Click the post for the full story.NYTBSL.org says… In this interview On marrying her wife On taking her books in a new direction On the influence of her childhood Patricia Cornwell: ‘Finally, I feel rooted somewhere’ Last Updated: 1:18PM GMT 05 Dec 2007 P Patricia Cornwell: “I had been taught that homosexuals would go to hell” In her first British interview [...]
Click the post for the full story.Author: Patricia Cornwell Best Part About This Book: The writing style didn’t pander to the masses, but consistently used forensic and other scientific vocabulary. What’s Missing: An old-fashioned, whodunnit sort of thriller, which is what I prefer. This is more cold, detached, and doesn’t leave you on the edge of your seat. Rating: 1.5 out [...]
Click the post for the full story.Author: Pearl S Buck Best Part About The Book: The book explores the normal rise and fall of everyday life… of a Chinese peasant who must face marriage, gain and loss of land and property, feeding children, war and more. What’s Missing: It’s a good read… I’m not sure it’s one to read over and [...]
Click the post for the full story.Author: Catherine Marshall Best Part About The Book: Insight into another era, time, and place, and written so realistically you’re there as it happens. What’s Missing: Brevity. The book has 576 pages. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars This book reads like a biography, so I was distraught to learn that it was a novel–in [...]
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