Fiction masquerading as history can provide a fascinating take on an old story, especially when it focuses on the subject matter of already well-known literature.
“How to Cook a Tart” leaves a bitter aftertaste
A recipe for a tart seems as though it should be fairly straightforward instructions for how to make a pastry.
“Eat Pray Love” author weaves entrancing first novel
Lobster fishing — perhaps not the most scintillating of subjects for a romance novel at first glance, but Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Stern Men” proves that this unlikely profession does, in fact, provide the perfect backdrop for a novel that is so much more than a romance.
“Good in Bed” grabs attention and doesn’t let go
Claiming one’s own excellence in the bedroom is a pretty bold claim to make in a national publication. So is exposing your ex-girlfriends’s weight.
“Must Love Dogs” author misses the mark
I’ve just learned why they say not to judge a book by its cover.