While Simpson College history professor William Friedricks may have grown up in California, he’s fully embraced his adopted state – …
By Laura Farmer, correspondent Books Aug. 13, 2017 10:05 am3085d ago
While Simpson College history professor William Friedricks may have grown up in California, he’s fully embraced his adopted state – …
By Jacqueline Briggs Martin, guest columnist Books Aug. 6, 2017 12:52 am3092d ago
There are August days when the swimming pool doesn’t look so good, when thinking about school supplies seems just not-yet, …
By Rob Cline, correspondent Books Aug. 6, 2017 12:45 am3092d ago
West Liberty author Karen Musser Nortman has built two series around her love of camping. Her Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mysteries …
By Rob Cline, correspondent Books Aug. 6, 2017 12:53 am3092d ago
Karen Musser Nortman is a busy writer and an active member of Iowa indie author scene. She resides in West …
Katie Mills Giorgio Living Aug. 6, 2017 12:54 am3092d ago
Rare books are coming out of the woodwork, literally you might say, this week. As part of a Rare Book …
By Terri Leblanc, correspondent
Books Jul. 30, 2017 11:10 am3099d ago
After two roaring exciting adventures traveling from the U.K. to Alexandria, Egypt, to Rome, the third book in The Great …
By Rob Cline, correspondent
Books Jul. 30, 2017 11:11 am3099d ago
Jay Baron Nicorvo isn’t interested in – maybe doesn’t believe in – happy ever after. His debut novel, ‘The Standard …
By Rob Cline, correspondent
Books Jul. 30, 2017 11:18 am3099d ago
Jay Baron Nicorvo’s debut novel, ‘The Standard Grand,” centers on a group of veterans – each damaged by his or …
By Terri LeBlanc, correspondent
Books Jul. 22, 2017 9:49 pm3106d ago
‘Gilded Cage” by Vic James received quite a bit of buzz in the book blogger world early in 2017. Set …
By Rob Cline, correspondent
Books Jul. 22, 2017 9:53 pm3106d ago
J.D. Trafford has penned a satisfying mystery with social justice at its heart. ‘Little Boy Lost” takes us to St. …
By Terri Leblanc, correspondent
Books Jul. 22, 2017 9:48 pm3106d ago
‘The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter” is a delightful amalgamation of all the great gothic fiction stories of the …
By Laura Farmer, correspondent
Books Jul. 22, 2017 2:30 pm3107d ago
Hazel, the protagonist in Alissa Nutting’s raucous second novel, ‘Made for Love,” is like a lot women trying to escape …
By Laura Farmer, correspondent
Books Jul. 16, 2017 10:10 am3113d ago
Secrets betrayed and promises kept are on full display in Percival Everett’s 29th book, ‘So Much Blue.” Painter Kevin Pace …
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