Book reviews
The Bedlam Detective by Stephen Gallagher
There is something about the phrase “Master of Lunacy” that just makes you want to read the book.
My Invented Country by Isabel Allende
In My Invented Country Isabel Allende offers a relatable, human, and sometimes bold journey through her years growing up in the Chile of Augusto Pinochet.
Cookbook Review: Thai Street Food by David Thompson
Thai culture, the beautiful palaces and temples, and the pristine beaches top the list of reasons people love to visit my home country of Thailand. But the food, which is highly delectable and inexpensive, remains a clear favorite for many visitors.
Classic Review: A Journey to the Center of the Earth
If there is a single author who rightly deserves to be considered the king of travel fiction, it’s Jules Verne. Get Bernie's review of A Journey to the Center of the Earth, part of a series of reviews of classic novels about journeys.
Chasing the Sun by Richard Cohen
In checking the weather every day, many look outside to see if the sun is shining. But how much thought is given over all the ways this distant star makes life possible on planet Earth and its pervasiveness in culture?
