Well, folks, here we are yet again: Today is Aug. 25, 2025, and that means it is the 62nd anniversary … More
Tag: novel
It’s nearly 3 months late, but I did get Hiaasen’s latest in ‘Fever Beach’
I have to apologize to journalist/novelist Carl Hiaasen for missing the publication of his latest novel, “Fever Beach,” on May … More
RIP to Nelson DeMille … another of my favorite authors has died
I’ve written several times about the passing of an actor, but today I’m going to take a moment to mention … More
It’s buy a book day … did you go to the bookstore? Make sure you do!
Today (Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024) is national Buy a Book Day. I haven’t needed a special day to buy a … More
Another Aug. 25 … another anniversary of ‘The Day of the Jackal’ novel
Well, folks, here we are again: Today is Aug. 25, 2024, and that means it is the 61st anniversary of … More
It’s always a great day when a favorite author’s latest book ‘drops’
One of my favorite authors had a new novel “drop” today at bookstores and with e-readers such as Kindle. I … More
Today is the 60th anniversary of ‘The Day of the Jackal’ … enjoy the novel again!
Today, Aug. 25, 2023, is the 60th anniversary of the climactic date in Frederick Forsyth’s novel “The Day of the … More
On your home big screen: ‘The Day of the Jackal’ is at its 59th anniversary
Here I am again. It’s a special day in the year that doesn’t involve family. “The Day of the Jackal” … More
RIP: Jack Higgins was one of my favorite authors
I have to admit I’m chagrined that I only today (May 1, 2022) learned of the passing of best-selling author … More
Tim Dorsey’s newest novel shows how Amazon has revolutionized, spoiled shopping, buying of books
Here’s how Amazon has both revolutionized and spoiled the buying of books: I just received both my Kindle and hardback … More
Try this flick … ‘The Odessa File’ is a nice adaptation of a novel
Try this flick … “The Odessa File.” Here’s a film from a novel based on the organization that helped Nazis … More
Check the background in movies, TV … you might see a favorite author’s book
Look closely! You’ll find a novel by one of my favorite writers: the late, great Peter Gent. He was an … More
The 56th anniversary of ‘The Day of the Jackal’
My movie suggestion today is … to watch “The Day of the Jackal.” I enjoy the book and film so … More
My movie reviews: 3 of my favorite authors and their books-to-movies
Click here to read my movie suggestion for today and it is … my look at the novels by three … More
On 55th anniversary, read or watch ‘The Day of the Jackal’
Today, Aug. 25, 2018, I am at the fifth August 25 on this blog for posting something about “The Day … More
Commentary: Changes in the book-buying landscape … sigh!
As a reader, I have an absolute love affair with my Kindle that has taken time to develop. However, the … More
At 54th anniversary, read ‘The Day of the Jackal’
Today I am at the fourth August 25 on this blog for posting something about “The Day of the Jackal” … More
‘The Day of the Jackal’ remains classic novel, film
Well, today is Aug. 25, 2016, and this will be the third year in a row that I’ve published something … More
Praise for Frederick Forsyth’s ‘The Day of the Jackal’
Frederick Forsyth’s novel “The Day of the Jackal” was the first piece of modern fiction that I truly enjoyed and … More