THE FIRE CONCERTOBy Sarah LandenwichUnion Square & Co.334 pgs Rare are the stories that take hold of one’s imagination and don’t let go until the final page. This is one of them. The year is 1997 and thirty-year old Clara Bishop is a bartender in Austin, Texas living a quiet,
MEN’S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY Issue # 12The UFO IssueEdited by Robert Deis & Bill CunninghamSubtropic Productions, LLC.143 pgs We were 13-year-old freshmen in high school when we discovered private-eye paperbacks. Our fond memories include the white-haired, affable Shell Scott by Richard S. Prather and Chester Drum by Stephen Marlowe. Not to
In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we sit down with author Diane Kiesel to discuss her book When Charlie Met Joan, an in-depth exploration of the controversial and widely publicized relationship between Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin and actress Joan Berry. Set during the Golden Age of Hollywood,
LINCOLN’S AVENGERBy Jonathan SweetLittle Rapids Press173 pgs History records that the assassin, John Wilkes Booth, was shot and killed on a farm in Virginia. The shooter was an army sergeant named Thomas “Boston” Corbett. Corbett’s later life was anything but peaceful. First made famous then later notorious, the man’s days
1812 – A NovelBy David NivenA Forge Paperback442 pg First published in 1996, David Niven’s historical novel set against the tumultuous years of the War of 1812 is absolutely magnificent in capturing a crucial era in American history. This reviewer truly believes most students are naturally enraptured by the story
In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, we sit down with author and podcaster Mark Malkoff to discuss his book Love, Johnny Carson, a fascinating and heartfelt look at the life, influence, and enduring legacy of late-night television icon Johnny Carson. As the longtime host of The Tonight Show Starring
Celebrate a major milestone with Earth Station Who Episode 400! The crew is joined by author and podcaster R. Alan Siler to explore one of the most beloved eras in Doctor Who history—what makes the Fourth Doctor so special? Portrayed by the legendary Tom Baker, the Fourth Doctor defined a
In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed author David Margolick to discuss his book When Caesar Was King, a compelling look at the life and career of legendary comedian Sid Caesar. A true pioneer of television comedy, Sid Caesar rose to fame during
After more than six decades, Doctor Who remains one of the most imaginative franchises in television history — but in 2026, the show stands at a fascinating crossroads. Where is the TARDIS headed next? What has the modern era done right, what’s been lost along the way, and what does
CLIVE CUSSLER – THE SEA WOLVESBy Jack Du BrulPutnam Books385 pgs Of all the adventure pulp series the late Clive Cussler created, our favorite remains the Isaac Bell stories. Oh, we totally appreciated the Dirk Pitt tales. It’s always been our belief that they were the first in a resurgence
This week on The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the hosts sit down with acclaimed entertainment research expert and author Kevin Goetz to discuss his fascinating new book, How to Score in Hollywood. For decades, Goetz has been one of Hollywood’s most influential voices behind the scenes, shaping how studios understand
QUARRY’S RETURNBy Max Allan CollinsHard Case Crime213 pgs. One must wonder at the twists and turns of fate when a writer of the baby-boomer generation (post-World War II for you youngsters) is still writing about a hired gun well into his seventies. That’s Quarry, one of three series Collins whipped
