The Washington Post published an essay on kinglets (the bird not the president-elect) and global warming. Other recent articles include a profile of the Yale Chaplain and what data reveals about New Haven and Connecticut.

Pesky immigrants helped America achieve Independence. This is part of the story told by historian Larrie D. Ferreiro in his new book "Brothers at Arms: American Independence and the Men of France and Spain Who Saved It."

Feel free to browse this site's book section for my take on works by luminaries such as Mark Twain, Homer (the Greek guy, not H. Simpson), Tom Clancy, Stewart O'Nan, Carl Hiaasen, and Wally Lamb. There also are many reviews of nonfiction books on history, great men and women and politics etc.

Recent articles include a Veteran's Day profile of an Army Nurse who served in Iraq.

My latest book review — it's a Kroc (as in Ray and Joan) — has just been published by USA Today. Check it out.

I have been reviewing books for years: in fact, I only read now for money. The pay is low, but the free publisher's copies make great Christmas presents.

Feel free to browse this site's book section for my take on works by luminaries such as Mark Twain, Homer (the Greek guy, not H. Simpson), Tom Clancy, Stewart O'Nan, Carl Hiaasen, and Wally Lamb. There also are many reviews of nonfiction books on history, great men and women and politics etc.