by Admin | Nov 14, 2019 | creativity, Literature, Memoir, Uncategorized
Reviewed By Janet Levine Parisian Lives: Samuel Beckett, Simone de Beauvoir, and Me: A Memoir Image of Parisian Lives: Samuel Beckett, Simone de Beauvoir, and Me: A Memoir Author(s): Deirdre Bair Release Date: November 12, 2019 Publisher/Imprint: Nan A. Talese Pages:...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2017 | Children, creativity, family, fiction, Literature
The Resurrection of Joan Ashby: A Novel Reviewed by: Janet Levine “A stunning debut novel. The Resurrection of Joan Ashby by Cherise Wolas encompasses a wealth of superb writing, mature insights, and breathtaking risks . . .” A stunning debut novel. The Resurrection...
by Admin | May 9, 2016 | Children, cosmology, creativity, fiction, Literature, mind structure, Parenting, young adults
Relativity Antonia Hayes Reviewed by: Janet Levine “Relativity is a wonderful read . . . well written, sometimes lyrically so, well plotted and not afraid to enter some of the grittier territory of complex human relationships.” Relativity by Antonia Hayes is a...
by Admin | Mar 20, 2016 | creativity, family, fiction, Literature
Reviewed by: Janet Levine “In the novel the protagonists are filmmakers, women who know how to create illusions through a camera lens and peddle them as reality. Spiotti, perhaps, questions if fiction works the same way.” The author of Innocents and Others, Dana...
by Admin | Dec 31, 2015 | creativity, fiction, gay and lesbian, historical fiction, human rights, Literature, Uncategorized
The Price of Salt Reviewed by: Janet Levine “The Price of Salt is a moving, beautifully conceived and written book. It is a mesmerizing read.” The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith (author of The Talented Mr. Ripley and other well-known novels) first published under...
by Admin | Jul 29, 2015 | Biography, creativity, Literature
The Millionaire and the Bard: Henry Folger’s Obsessive Hunt for Shakespeare’s First Folio Reviewed by: Janet Levine “Decisive two thumbs up for a compelling and lucid narrative of the ‘finest book in the world.’” The Millionaire and the Bard by Andrea Mays...