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Military History Buffs: Top Off Your TBR Pile With Three Classic Must-Reads
The Vietnam War began in 1954 after the rise to power of Ho Chi Minh (though conflict had raged in the region for years), and continued against the backdrop of an intense Cold War between two...
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Chicken Soup for the Soul and Other Uplifting Reads
Warm breezes, lingering days, a cozy porch: The best things about summer are often the simplest. The season can be the perfect time to reflect and engage in some serious R&R. And what better way to...
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The Dzanc author series, with Luis Jaramillo
Though The Doctor’s Wifeis based on stories from my own family and includes many mentions of food, somehow I forgot to write anything about smoked salmon.The first time my uncle Eugene visited my...
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Three of the Best Classics to Reread This Summer
Few things are as deeply satisfying as catching up with an old friend. Someone who meant a lot to you at one point in your life; someone who provided comfort and insight; someone you haven’t checked in...
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A Divine Romance: An Excerpt from Down Among the Gods
“I have a story for you . . . It is a tale of immortals, acted by mortals.”So begins Kate Thompson’s Down Among the Gods, the story of two lonely people who meet at an adult education class. Jessie...
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Could Humans and Vampires Coexist?
If vampires were real, could they adapt to our present world? This unearthly idea becomes a bona fide reality in V-Wars, a gripping horror anthology of shared-world stories edited by Bram Stoker Award...
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Coming Home: Guest Post by Peter Bowen
The following post is taken from Peter Bowen's blog. Peter Bowen is the author of the Yellowstone Kelly novels, historical westerns that take place in the Wild West, and the contemporary Montana...
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The Birthday Dialogues: John Gardner
Yesterday marked the birthday of one of the twentieth century’s most controversial literary authors, John Gardner. Gardner produced more than thirty works of fiction and nonfiction, consisting of...
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Military Monday Yearbook: Flashback with Dr. Ronald Glasser (c. 1969)
Our latest Yearbook Flashbook features Vietnam War Veteran, Dr. Ronald Glasser, author of 365 Days, Another War, Another Peace and Ward 402. Dr. Glasser is seen standing outside the US Military...
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Meet the Cowboy: Jesse James
National Day of the Cowboy is coming up this Saturday, July 27, and we're celebrating by taking a special look at some of our favorite cowboys. Today, we're featuring Jesse James, infamous outlaw and...
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Meet the Cowboy: Gabriel Du Pré
National Day of the Cowboy is coming up this Saturday, July 27, and we're celebrating by taking a special look at some of our favorite cowboys. Today, we're featuring Peter Bowen's Gabirel Du Pré, a...
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A Life Worth Examining: A Celebration of Lisa Alther
Happy birthday to the fantastic author Lisa Alther! To celebrate, we are featuring an excerpt from Alther’s thoughtful novel Other Women. A poignant look at the human need for acceptance, this ebook...
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A Feast to Die for: Dinner at Deviant's Palace
Tim Powers, two-time World Fantasy Award–winning author and a pioneer of the steampunk genre, is most widely recognized for his critically acclaimed historical fantasies, which have revolutionized...
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The Evolution of the Cowboy by Ron Hansen
National Day of the Cowboy is coming up this Saturday, July 27, and to celebrate we're asked the acclaimed author of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Ron Hansen, about what...
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On the Origins of Christmas in July
Today's surround sound of "Christmas in July" activity raised our curiosity about the origins of this postmodern holiday—so we did a little digging. According to ClausNet.com, the tradition was started...
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Meet the Cowboy: Theodore Roosevelt
National Day of the Cowboy is coming up this Saturday, July 27, and we're celebrating by taking a special look at some of our favorite cowboys. Today, we're featuring the great Teddy Roosevelt, who...
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Mastering the Art of the Cowboy by Peter Bowen
Saturday, July 27, is National Day of the Cowboy, and to celebrate, we've asked real-life Montana cowboy/author Peter Bowen to share a few stories about the infamous men of America's West.. . . Sooo,...
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National Dance Day: Five Lessons from Choreographer Paul Taylor
Today is National Dance Day! Whether you are a longtime dancer or just learning the ropes, today is an opportunity to celebrate dancing in all its forms.Paul Taylor is one of the foremost American...
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Life in the Wild, Wild West
Today is National Day of the Cowboy, and to celebrate, we’re featuring a few classic ebooks that pay tribute to the history and lifestyle of the American West. The Bold Frontier by John JakesA...
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Christmas in July for Knitters
Summer means the same thing for many of us: time to lie out on the beach, at the park, in the backyard—wherever! Most of us ladies are more than happy to lounge with the latest chick lit read and a...
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