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No One Would Listen, a 2010 autobiography, is a financial thriller written by the Madoff Ponzi scheme whistleblower, Harry Markopolos. This book gives a first-hand account of the massive fraud investigation into Bernie Madoff, an infamous admitted mastermind of the largest known Ponzi scheme in history,… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: No One Would Listen: A True Financial Thriller”
Gwyneth: The Biography, a 2025 biography by Amy Odell, is a well-researched and thorough read on Gwyneth Paltrow’s life so far. Ms. Odell’s deep dive into Gwyneth’s extraordinary world of privilege and opportunity provides glimpses of Gwyneth from childhood into middle age. The book… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Gwyneth: The Biography”
My Life So Far, a 2005 memoir authored by Jane Fonda, is an autobiographical masterpiece. Jane Fonda takes the reader on her life journey sharing her mistakes and triumphs with honesty, humility, and depth. Unlike many celebrity autobiographies which skim the surface of their… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: My Life So Far”
Uptown Girl, a 2025 autobiography written by Christie Brinkley, is about as deep as an 80’s pop song. It is quite fitting therefore that Christie Brinkley was a famous model during the 1980s who starred in a pop song music video. Aptly put, this… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Uptown Girl”
Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus are ready for a holiday away from, well, the holiday! Their destination? Las Vegas! But you know what they say about best laid plans, heh. See, some genius came up with a great idea… a new casino hotel shaped… Continue Reading “Winter Murderland Out Now!”
I didn’t realize when I picked up The Witch of Shadowmarsh that I had previously read another fantasy book by author Sara C. Roethle–Tree of Ages. I found that book to be a “moody, Celtic-influenced fantasy” with an intriguing premise, but was turned off… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: The Witch of Shadowmarsh”
Wrestling the Hulk, a 2011 biography written by Linda Hogan, Hulk Hogan’s former wife of more than twenty years, is a sad yet uplifting story of love, family and betrayal. Terry “Hulk” Hogan and Linda originally met in 1978 at a nightclub named the… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Wrestling the Hulk: My Life Against the Ropes”
Thanks for this review go to our new guest reviewer, the lovely and perceptive Corinne Dion! Corinne has interests in horror and opera, among other things, and will be providing occasional reviews on this site! The Invisible Man, a 2020 science fiction horror film,… Continue Reading “Scary Movies: The Invisible Man”