iGerman: I listen to Radio Neandertal and That’s No Joke

On April 22, 2012, in iGerman, Wilfried F. Voss, by Editor

What makes this day so strange was the simple fact that this very same morning, before going to church, I found a website that streams radio stations from all over the world through the Internet. And this is where I found Radio Neandertal.

Cloudland – A Literary Thriller Set in Rural Vermont by Joseph Olshan

On April 17, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

A stunning literary thriller set in rural Vermont from the much praised author of Nightswimmer and Clara’s Heart. Elegant, haunting and profoundly gripping, Cloudland is an ingenious psychological trap baited with murder, deception and the intricacies of desire.

Cheese and Culture: A History of Cheese and its Place in Western Civilization by Paul Kindstedt

On April 15, 2012, in Book Reviews, Cooking, Food & Wine, History, Nonfiction, by Editor

Behind every traditional type of cheese there is a fascinating story. By examining the role of the cheesemaker throughout world history and by understanding a few basic principles of cheese science and technology, we can see how different cheeses have been shaped by and tailored to their surrounding environment, as well as defined by their social and cultural context. Cheese and Culture endeavors to advance our appreciation of cheese origins by viewing human history through the eyes of a cheese scientist.

Lone Wolf: A Novel About A Wolf Expert Who Languishes In A Coma by Jodi Picoult

On March 21, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

Another tour de force by Picoult, Lone Wolf brilliantly describes the nature of a family: the love, protection, and strength it can offer—and the price we might have to pay for those gifts. What happens when the hope that should sustain a family is the very thing tearing it apart?

First Church Nursery School in Greenfield, Massachusetts

On March 13, 2012, in Greenfield, MA, by Editor

The First Church Nursery School serves children and families in the Greenfield, Massachusetts area without regard to race, religion, cultural heritage, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, national origin, or political beliefs. Children aged 2 years and 9 months through 5 years are enrolled for the purpose of developing a positive self-image, respect for themselves and others, and the ability to interact in a group in preparation for Kindergarten.

Norumbega Park: A Novel About An American Family by Anthony Giardina

On March 4, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

Norumbega Park—by Anthony Giardina, the critically acclaimed author of White Guys—is about class and parental dreams, sex and spirituality, the way visions conflict with stubborn reality, and a family’s ability to open up for others a world they can never fully grasp for themselves.

The Starboard Sea – Preppy Murder Mystery Meets Coming-Of-Age Story by Amber Dermont

On February 29, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

Set against the backdrop of the 1987 stock market collapse, The Starboard Sea is an examination of the abuses of class privilege, the mutability of sexual desire, the thrill and risk of competitive sailing, and the adult cost of teenage recklessness. It is a powerful and provocative novel about a young man finding his moral center, trying to forgive himself, and accepting the gift of love.

Defending Jacob: A Courtroom Thriller by William Landay

On February 6, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

Award-winning author William Landay has written the consummate novel of an embattled family in crisis—a suspenseful, character-driven mystery that is also a spellbinding tale of guilt, betrayal, and the terrifying speed at which our lives can spin out of control.

Fracture – A Thrilling Paranormal Romance Novel by Megan Miranda

On January 4, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

For fans of best-sellers like Before I Fall and If I Stay, this is a fascinating and heart-rending story about love and friendship and the fine line between life and death.