Books

Remembering Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke died yesterday at the age of 90.   “Sometimes I’m asked how I would  liked to be remembered,” he had said in a recent interview. “I have had a diverse career as a writer, underwater explorer and space promoter. Of all these things I would like to be remembered as a writer.” At his 90th birthday party, held this past December, Clarke had three wishes: for Sri

Book Review: Three Cups of Tea

A book I never finished… Three Cups of Tea, one man’s mission to support peace”¦ one school at a time By Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin I borrowed this book with determination to read and like it. I loved both the topic and the setting (Pakistan and Afghanistan). Three Cups of Tea is a  highly popular, highly praised New York Times Best Seller, so obviously many people have loved

HeidiTown's favorite non-fiction authors

Jon Krakauer is best known for Into Thin Air,  the story of the fateful 1996 season on Everest and Into the Wild (see my review of the major motion picture adapted from this book under Movie Reviews). Krakauer has written several other books, mostly concerning outdoor topics, however, one of his best books diverts from his usual subject matter. Under the Banner of Heaven: a Story of Violent Faith, is

HeidiTown's favorite authors

I’ve been asked several times recently,  “Who is your favorite author?” My all-time favorite author is Edith Wharton, who  wrote my all-time favorite book, The Age of Innocence  (see review under Book Reviews).   However, I have  some favorite modern day authors I’d like to share with you. In the fiction category my current favorites are Tracy Chevalier and Khaled Hosseini. Chevalier’s most famous work is Girl with a Pearl

A New Favorite - Author Dennis Lehane

Another author I’ve recently discovered is Dennis Lehane. He wrote the book Mystic River, adapted for the screen and directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie earned several Academy Award nominations including best picture; Sean Penn  won in  the Best Actor category and  Tim Robbins winning the  Best Supporting Actor.  Mystic River may  have won more categories, but  in 2003, the last Lord of  the Rings installment was released and Rings

My Favorite Authors

I’ve been asked several times recently,  “Who is your favorite author?” My all-time favorite author is Edith Wharton, who  wrote my all-time favorite book, The Age of Innocence  (see review under Book Reviews).   However, I have  some favorite modern day authors I’d like to share with you. In the fiction category my current favorites are Tracy Chevalier and Khaled Hosseini. Chevalier’s most famous work is Girl with a Pearl

Book Review: The Age of Innocence & A Room with a View

Dust off those classics ~ they deserve another chance   In this fast pace world of cell phone, Ipods and virus videos it is easy to forget about classics.   You know the classics; those books collecting dust on your bookshelf, behind the best-sellers you bought because Oprah liked it or because you liked the attractively decorated cover.   I want to share two of my favorite books, they both

Book Review: Water for Elephants

 by Sara Gruen This book was recommended to me over a year ago by Stephanie Stauder, friend and owner of Anthology Book Co. (www.anthologybookcompany.com).   I finally got around to reading it this past weekend.   Yes, I did manage to read it in its entirety on Sunday afternoon. The main character, Jacob Jankowski, is  male.   I point this out because I always find it interesting when a main