A Bookish Blog
Denise Levertov (24 October, 1923 – 20 December, 1997) was an award-winning American poet, born in England. By Elsa Dorfman – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28203067Books by Denise Levertov* Fun Facts about Denise Levertov: 1. Priscilla Denise Levertov was born in […]
About: The Restless Wave: A Novel of the United States Navy by James G. Stavridis is a historical fiction book following Scott Bradley James’ journey from his childhood in Florida, to a naval officer in the Pacific theatre during World War II. […]
About: Dark Wire: The Incredible True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever by Joseph Cox is the story of the largest sting operation in law enforcement history, the FBI’s tech start-up to wiretap cell-phones. Mr. Cox is an award-winning investigative journalist […]
Jupiter Hammon (17 October, 1711 – c. 1806) was a founder of African-American literature, publishing poetry and prose while working as a preacher and clerk on Long Island, NY. Books by or about Jupiter Hammon* Fun Facts about Jupiter Hammon: Books by […]
About: When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows…: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life by Steven Pinker examines the concept of common knowledge. Mr. Pinker is a Canadian thinker, scientist, psychologist and author. My rating for When Everyone Knows […]
About: From Malice to Ashes: Forest of No Mercy by Gary W. Toyn is a World War II historical fiction novel following two families whose members have been dispersed between nations in war torn Europe. Mr. Toyn is an award-winning author who […]
Jill Ker Conway (9 October, 1934-1 June, 2018) was a schlar, educator, and author from Australia. She was especially renowned for the biographies and memoirs she wrote. Books by Jill Ker Conway* Fun Facts about Jill Ker Conway: 1. Jill Ker was […]
About: A Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva follows retired Israeli spy, and master art-restorer Gabriel Allon on another globe trotting adventure. This book tells of the dark side of the art world in sponsoring world-wide terrorism networks. My rating for A […]
About: The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation by Jon Gertner is a well-researched history of Bell Labs and a few of the people who changed our lives. Mr. Gertner is an author and editor at Fast […]
Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke (3 October, 1554-30 September, 1628) was an English poet, dramatist, and politician who lived in the Elizabethan era. Books by Fulke Greville* Fun Facts about Fulke Greville, 1st Beron Brooke: 1. Fulke Greville was born in Alcester, […]
