Here is a nice website with statistics and facts you might find useful.
Judith Tarr considers a “river monster” from West Africa.
After the Army removed articles about the 442nd Regiment, World War II’s most decorated regiment, they reacted to public outcry and restored the articles. The 442nd was comprised mostly of Japanese American soldiers, many of whom had family members left behind in camps.
I read several paragraphs into this article, drawn in by the sprightly tone, before I realized it was a “Five Books…” list. I loved it. I hope you do.
The American Library Association is asking for help from the public to encourage the administration to reverse an executive order abolishing the federal agency that offers supports and grants to libraries.
The Folio Society is issued a special edition of China Mieville’s Perdido Street Station. It’s only $600.
This title had me at “melodies inside mushrooms.” The article itself had me at “fungi whisperer.”
Nerds of a Feather reviews the latest by Kate Elliott, The Witch Roads.
Pretty challenging book. Cut by half, speed up the cadence. Trying to figure out the plot, the main point of…
Thanks for the kind words, Marion! Coming as they are from a professional writer, they are much appreciated!
Wonderful review, Sandy.
The "body count" bothered me a bit less because being dead seemed more like an inconvenience than anything else... unlike…
Detailed, thoughtful review, Bill. I'm going to read it for two reasons. First, Karen Russell wrote it, and second, it…