Monthly Archives: December 2016

Book Review: Book Lust

Posted on December 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

Book Lust:  Recommended Reading For Every Mood, Moment, And Reason, by Nancy Pearl Very soon after beginning this book, I realized it was going to be a gloriously horrible book and one whose adverse review I was going to write … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How To Read And Why

Posted on December 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

How To Read And Why, by Harold Bloom Many people have read the writings of Harold Bloom, and for decades he has demonstrated himself to be a major supporter of the Great Books and someone who encourages others to read … Continue reading →

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Another Dumb Blonde

Posted on December 9, 2016 by nathanalbright

If one is looking for one of the most bizarre but also enjoyable perfect winter storms regarding music history, one would be hard pressed to come up with an example like that of Hoku’s rise to popularity in early 2000. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Darwin Awards III

Posted on December 9, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Darwin Awards III:  Survival Of The Fittest, by Wendy Northcutt In reading this book I have profound mixed feelings.  On the one hand, I have made my own personal opposition to the mistaken underpinnings of this particular award rather … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How To Think About Evolution

Posted on December 9, 2016 by nathanalbright

How To Think About Evolution & Other Bible-Science Controversies, by L. Duane Thurman Originally published in 1977, little has happened in the last forty years to diminish the value or the refreshing nature of this book when one examines the continuing … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Unblemished

Posted on December 8, 2016 by nathanalbright

Unblemished, by Sara Ella [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In reading this novel I was struck by its similarities with another novel I had read recently from … Continue reading →

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Don’t You Know What The Night Can Do?

Posted on December 8, 2016 by nathanalbright

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.  In 1988, English singer Steve Winwood [1] released an immensely successful album “Roll With It,” and the second hit single from that release was the sensually romantic track “Don’t You Know What … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Love Made New

Posted on December 8, 2016 by nathanalbright

A Love Made New:  An Amish Of Birch Creek Novel, by Kathleen Fuller [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] I’ll be the first to admit that I … Continue reading →

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The Love Is All Around Me

Posted on December 7, 2016 by nathanalbright

In 1994, when I was a young teenager towards the beginning of my thus far uneven and eventful career as a tragicomic romantic hero, a movie came out called “Four Weddings And A Funeral” which featured strong performances from Andie … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Crafting The Personal Essay

Posted on December 7, 2016 by nathanalbright

Crafting The Personal Essay:  A Guide For Writing And Publishing Creative Nonfiction, by Dinty W. Moore When a writer has been given or has chosen for himself the name of a tasty can of beef stew, there is little choice … Continue reading →

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