Irish Tales And Legends: 5 Must-Read Novels For St. Patrick’s Day
- BOOK LISTS, BOOKS & HOLIDAYS
- March 7, 2025
Mark Glassman does a surprisingly good job of feigning confidence, fooling everyone but himself. Steve Oskie, the author of Glassman, talks to Book Glow about his novel. Describe the book in one sentence. Glassman is a coming-of-age novel about an obnoxious teenager who matures into a more civilized adult, although there are those who would
READ MOREThese 10 must-read novels about professors feature some of the most well-known professors in literature, from hapless lecturers and eccentric misfits to scapegoated faculty members, and more. Spend some time with your favorite prof with these must-read novels about professors. 10 Must-Read Novels About Professors 1. The Secret History by Donna Tartt Under the influence
READ MOREP.J. Flie answers questions about the second book in his Legacy of Seven series, Darkness Falls. Question: Since it’s the second installment in your Legacy of Seven series, what do you want to remind readers about from A Guardian Rises before they jump into Darkness Falls? P.J. Flie: At this stage in the story, it’s
READ MOREKate’s understanding of her world is shattered when she learns of an uncle who died inexplicably in the hospital just days after his birth. Pamela Gwyn Kripke, the author of At the Seams, talks to Book Glow about her debut novel. Describe the book in one sentence. Confronting a tragic family mystery, a young girl
READ MOREThroughout her mystery novels, contemporary writer Louise Penny showcases the much-admired Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec. This character—shrewd, but calm and kindly—relies on psychology to solve crimes in and around the fictional Canadian village of Three Pines. When readers compared her works to Agatha Christie, Penny claimed that “a closer fit”
READ MOREOscar Wilde (1854-1900) and Noël Coward (1899-1973) had lifetimes which overlapped less than a year. Yet, despite the differences in epoch, these literary giants shared many characteristics. They were, of course, highly successful as playwrights who amused others—both professionally and personally—by their charm, wit, and flamboyance. Dublin-born Wilde grew up in an intellectual environment. His
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