Dyan Cannon has some Cary Grant buzz going. "Evenings with Cary Grant" is out of print; however, seek it out for a fun mosaic of opinion and experienc...moreDyan Cannon has some Cary Grant buzz going. "Evenings with Cary Grant" is out of print; however, seek it out for a fun mosaic of opinion and experiences about one of the 20th century's most beloved actors. Unsurprisingly, Grant was many things to many people.
"Catherine the Great" starts off with a bang and the audio book delivers a crisp, clean reading by Mark Deakins.
In the end, however, the book serves...more"Catherine the Great" starts off with a bang and the audio book delivers a crisp, clean reading by Mark Deakins.
In the end, however, the book serves only as an adequate introduction to the life of Catherine The Great. It may leave many readers wanting more about the amazing monarch -- particularly her role as a patron of the arts and sciences. (less)
Rebecca Skloot skillfully blends biography, memoir, and popular science, taking you on her own sometimes harrowing, life-changing journey. It's a ride...moreRebecca Skloot skillfully blends biography, memoir, and popular science, taking you on her own sometimes harrowing, life-changing journey. It's a ride the reader won't soon forget! (less)
Alan Pell Crawford pulls back the curtain on one of Virginia's most enduring scandals. Did she or didn't she? Nancy Randolph remains one of America's...moreAlan Pell Crawford pulls back the curtain on one of Virginia's most enduring scandals. Did she or didn't she? Nancy Randolph remains one of America's most fascinating survivors of a "ruined reputation." Crawford knows a good story when he finds one and, better yet, knows how to tell it. Visit Crawford's site: http://www.alanpellcrawford.com/home....(less)
Alexandra Lapierre leaves no stone unturned in her historical research. Her dramatic prose turns every one of her books into page-turners, in the very...moreAlexandra Lapierre leaves no stone unturned in her historical research. Her dramatic prose turns every one of her books into page-turners, in the very best sense of the word. Artemisia's story will fascinate for decades to come! Visit Lapierre's site: http://www.alexandralapierre.com/en_s...
In Paris, Musee Maillol has mounted an amazing exhibit of the work of Artemisa Gentileschi, 14 March through 15 July 2012. If you can't make it to rue du Bac, read Alexandra Lapierre's "Artemisa: A Novel." You won't be able to put it down! (less)
Alexandra Lapierre is a superb scholar and a wonderful storyteller. Fanny Stevenson's story is epic. I will never forget her fearless trek across Pana...moreAlexandra Lapierre is a superb scholar and a wonderful storyteller. Fanny Stevenson's story is epic. I will never forget her fearless trek across Panama. Bonus: You get to know Robert Louis Stevenson as well. Visit Lapiere's site: http://www.alexandralapierre.com/en_s...(less)
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