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Several of John Irving's novels have found success on the big screen as well as the bookstore shelf. Scott Southard gives us his take on whether the…
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Our book reviewer Scott Southard gives his take on the classic horror novel "Dracula."“Welcome to my house! Come freely. Go safely. And leave something of…
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Scott Southard reviews the novel “A Cure for Suicide” by Jesse Ball.German writer Jean Paul once said “Art is indeed not the bread, but the wine of life.”…
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Next week is Banned Books Week, that time when we celebrate the controversial side of the literary world. Scott Southard brings us a review on one of the…
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Sequels can mean big money for the authors of popular books. Even more so if they make it to the big screen. But now, there’s another genre of follow ups…
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Our book reviewer Scott Southard gives us his take on Saint Mazie, a historical fiction novel by author Jami Attenberg. In the 1920s and 1930sMazie…
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Judy Blume is a beloved children’s author, but she’s had her fair share of adult bestsellers as well. Scott D. Southard brings Current State his review of…
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Summer books usually bring to mind lighter fare. A page turning mystery or a paperback romance, maybe. But for those who don’t mind a heavier read this…
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Book reviewer Scott D. Southard considers the new book from Michigan author Jim Ray Daniels.Ray Bradbury is an idol among science fiction fans.…
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We writers tend to take short stories for granted. They are practice. They are something students do in a class. They are throwaway ideas for a collection…