Today, the Koh-i-Noor diamond is part of the crown jewels of England. Hundreds of visitors to the Tower of London see it everyday. This bit of shiny rock has an ancient, bloody past that begins long before British colonialism in India.
REVIEW: MURDER IN MATERA
More than a murder mystery, this is a memoir. Stapinski is doing this for herself and her family first. Luckily for the reader, it’s an engaging adventure. Each time she uncovers a clue to the past, the reader is pulled further into the labyrinth.
World Book Day
Happy World Book Day! Here are some cool images or early writing, readers and book covers from around the internet to help you celebrate the printed word. How do you plan to celebrate World Book Day?
REVIEW: THE HOUSE BY THE LAKE by Thomas Harding
Do not be taken in by tranquil thoughts of a summer house by the lake. Though many hours of pleasure were spent in the cabin, it has seen far more distress and tragedy. Harding recounts the story of five families who lived in the house, including his own ancestors who built it. The house serves as…
Weekly Wrap-up: April 15
In 1561, the good burghers of Germany thought they saw aliens. What the FBI is naming its WiFi hotspots these days. There may not be much good news coming out of Michigan these days, but for National Libraries Week, take a look inside the 150-year old Detroit Public Library. I can’t decide if Horsey McHorseface…