Issue of December 31, 2012

The Lace Reader: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "The Lace Reader"

A woman travels across the country to New England to investigate her great-aunt's disappearance -- and finds clues to her own shattered past in Brunonia Barry's debut novel, "The Lace Reader."

The Supermarket 21 by Eric Suhem — Comic

And Phil, don't forget you'll need some extra milk to go with that ...

In Good Hands by Pete McArdle — Cover story short fiction life

Maybe Norm should factor in the cost of fleeing the country as well ...

Les Miserables: Movie Review by Bernie and Sand Pilarski — Movie review "Les Miserables"

A book made into a stage play made into a movie -- is this a good idea? Eat your popcorn before the movies starts, though ...

Peek of the Week 381 by Sand Pilarski — Photo art

A western scrub jay stops by to share breakfast.

Good Morning? 15 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction fantasy

Emma brings Uncle Harry up to speed on her research into the salt mines of Detroit, but still hesitates to explain why she's so drawn to them ...