Category: Book Review
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An Interview with J.A. Adams, Author of “Bomb Cyclone”
Title: Exploring Espionage, Love, and Geopolitical Tensions: An Interview with J.A. Adams, Author of “Bomb Cyclone” Bio: J.A. Adams has a PhD in English and taught English at LSU, with an emphasis on political science, until her retirement in Colorado in 2018. Her first novel, Pillars of Salt, reveals issues with oil production and corruption…
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HOLLOW GODS: WHY LIBERALISM BECAME A DESTRUCTIVE RELIGION – BOOK REVIEW
The theorists of modernity believe that with the progressive march of modernization, religion will have a very limited role to play. Contrary to expectations, the rise and growth of science and the spread of modernization have not been accompanied by the decline of religion in human life.ย Durkheim was right when he said, “A society…
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Haralambos & Holborn Sociology Themes And Perspectives
The Haralambos & Holborn Sociology Themes and Perspectives is a quite popular book. The first two editions were written by Michael Haralambos, who also contributed to the succeeding versions. Martin Holborn has co-authored the last six editions of Sociology: Themes and Perspectives and has extensive experience as a teacher, examiner, and author. The popularity of…
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Romoland: A Pictonovel by Judith Palmer and Ben Stoltzfus ( Book Review )
To be a human means having your voice. To be regarded as an equal means being able to speak your truth. But how many of us, particularly those on the margins of society, have been able to speak for themselves? Has everyone’s voice been recorded in history? Romoland is precisely about fighting for that space…
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Book Review: “A World Without Men” by Randall Moore
In Randall Moore’s thought-provoking novel, “A World Without Men,” readers are transported to a society where men have mysteriously vanished, leaving behind a world reshaped by their absence. Through the eyes of the resilient protagonist, Eleanora Duncan, Moore crafts a narrative that delves deep into themes of gender dynamics, societal structures, and the essence of…
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Dumpster, for God’s Sake by Ben Stoltzfus: Book Review
The name of the story, ‘Dumpster,’ might provide some insight to the readers as to what it entails. However, the dumpster is just the surface value answer to the questions explored by Ben Stoltzfus. The book is filled with satirical comments in instances that can’t even be thought of generally. As soon as Reverend Newell…
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Transgression by Ben Stoltzfus: Book Review
“Transgression: Hitler, Mirka, Mireille and Me” is a captivating autofiction that seamlessly blends personal introspection with the backdrop of historical events, creating a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Through the eyes of the protagonist, readers are taken on a poignant journey from Bulgaria to the United States, where the complexities of youth, love,…
