Drew salutes our robot overlords. By Drew GallagherHUMORISTEmail Drew I’m having surgery tomorrow. I don’t particularly like that phrasing because it makes it sound as though I am actively pursuing the removal of 12-18 inches of my bowel. I’d prefer to leave my bowel just as it is, but unfortunately when I developed diverticulitis a […]
This week’s reviews include a fictional account of book banning and a multi-generational story of Murano, Italy’s glassmakers. Sunday Books & Culture is edited by Vanessa SekingerEmail Vanessa LULA DEAN’S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS by Kirsten Miller Published by William Morrow (June 18, 2024)Hardcover $22.40Audiobook $14.99 Reviewed by Drew Gallagher Lula Dean’s Little Library […]
Looking for a little happiness? Highmark Brewery is the place to go, says Ned Flemming. By Ned FlemmingLIBATIONS REVIEWEREmail Ned When I first walked into Highmark Brewery (just over the Rappahannock River in Stafford), I couldn’t help but to think, “That is a big, beautiful board of beers!” A balanced mix of flagship beers and […]
Drew continues his longwinded (err, “in-depth”) interview with Ron Charles who works for the Washington Post. Clearly, Drew wants his job. After his interview, Charles has nothing to worry about. Read the first part When last we left Washington Post book critic Ron Charles, he was sitting for the sculpting of his marble bust to […]
Reviews of Colombe Schneck’s portrayal of loss and self-discovery in “Swimming in Paris: A Life in Three Stories” and Italian author Valeria Corciolani’s art history mystery “Pentimento Mori.” Sunday Books & Culture is edited by Vanessa SekingerEmail Vanessa SWIMMING IN PARIS: A LIFE IN THREE STORIES By Colombe Schneck Published by Penguin Press (May, 14, […]
In one fell swoop, Drew manages to insult the FXBG Advance, the city of Fredericksburg, the Card Cellar, and the best-selling author since Moses. See what we editors put up with? When they finally construct the pantheon of the world’s greatest book critics, the marble bust of Washington Post book reviewer Ron Charles will certainly […]
This week’s reviews include enchanting descriptions and drawings in Amy Tan’s “The Backyard Bird Chronicles”; a trip to Positano for self discovery and healing in Rebecca Serle’s “One Italian Summer” Books and Culture is edited by Vanessa Sekinger THE BACKYARD BIRD CHRONICLES by Amy Tan Published by Knopf (April 23, 2024)Softcover $31.50Audiobook $14.99 Reviewed by […]
Drew bends an elbow with a Brit visiting the U.S. for Traitor’s Day (Actually, Independence Day – but it’s all in how you look at it). It’s a one-of-a-kind July 4 celebration. For most of the world, July 4th is like any other day. Not many Americans fire up the grill or pick crabs for […]
Humor doesn’t always lead to people falling down and laughing. Sometimes, humor can take a darker tone. Such is the case with today’s column by Drew. Hi, my name is Cricket and I’m a 14-month-old wirehaired pointer who lives in South Dakota. Today is my big day! Mistress Kristi told me that today she’s going […]
This week Penny A Parrish reviews Clare Pooley’s heartwarming novel “How to Age Disgracefully.” HOW TO AGE DISGRACEFULLY by Clare Pooley Published by Pamela Dorman Books (June 11, 2024)Hardcover $26.10Audiobook $15.75 Reviewed by Penny A Parrish Those of us of a “certain age” are often overlooked by writers. So credit goes to Clare Pooley […]
