If you want to be a writer, one of the best things you can do is read. Read the works of those that have come before you and learn from them. Read the advice of authors and get their perspective. This is true of any endeavor; the way to learn how to do something to … Continue reading Words of Wisdom- Agatha Christie on How to be Successful
If you read "Real Artists Don’t Starve" expecting it to give you a blueprint on exactly what to do, you will be disappointed. That is not the point of a book like this. The premise behind Real Artists Don’t Starve is that each person has their own creative journey and you need motivation to turn … Continue reading Review- “Real Artists Don’t Starve” by Jeff Goins
My name is Penny Layne, and I am addicted to books. I love to read, on almost any topic. I enjoy the pictures that stories can draw in your mind. I love that reading can teach you new ideas, whether fiction or non-fiction. I love books. Since books, in general, have taught me so much … Continue reading 25 Lessons for Entrepreneurs From Book Titles
Most people have either read the book, or watched the movie, ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’. If you have not, it is all about being foiled in trying to understand why 42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything. (That gets the most common HGG quote out of the way) This book was … Continue reading 7 Lessons on the “Ultimate Questions” of Life in Douglas Adams Quotes
Author Description: Portrait of Death is the first in a brand new series and is a fast paced dramatic thriller. This is a new and different take that separates itself from other serial killer books. Portraits of Death is a thriller about a woman who takes up murder as a means to create art. … Continue reading Portraits of Death by Greg Ryan- A Review
The Matrix of Western Culture: Perspectives on History, the Arts, and Ideas by Arthur Wenk According to his bio, Arthur Wenk has been a jack-of-all trades in the academic world. He has been a musicologist, calculus teacher, and psychotherapist. He has written several books and public lectures ranging from a detective book series featuring … Continue reading The Matrix: An Intriguing Look Into the Centuries of the Past
Being as I am currently studying history, I thought my first review back should be a history book. I was a little shocked to find this book was so short, especially considering the author claims you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the major points of American history. I didn't believe this … Continue reading American History: History of the United States… by Andrew White
The description of this book intrigued me, so I decided to give it a try. "In this house of failure-ridden misfits, status means everything. When fast-talking newcomer, Lars, tricks insecure Seth out of even the lowest room in the house, Seth resorts to suicide. After he fails at this too, however, Seth wakes up and … Continue reading Absent Landlord: An Interesting Parable
* * * * I will admit that through most of this book I was confused, but since the main character seemed just as confused as I was I think that's okay. This story revolves around a man, James, who has some other entity permanently attached to him thanks to his father. James has … Continue reading Catskinner’s Book- Strange but Engaging
This is a book that is a little out of my normal interest zone, but the description caught my interest, so I decided to give it a try. This is a Christian based science fiction story pitting the Ghosts, members of Logia and other followers of the Crown, against the Legacy who are determined to … Continue reading Asylum by Ashley Hodges Bazer
