Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Opinion

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Il Fornaio: A Review by Lydia Manx

Lydia Manx takes us along on a visit to the restaurant "Il Fornaio" for some Italian fare and beautiful views.

The Outlander: A Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards previews the upcoming novel, "The Outlander" by Gil Adamson.

Review in Haiku: Marley & Me by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews the hilarious memoir, "Marley & Me" by John Grogan.

The Reluctant Fundamentalist: A Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid.

Review in Haiku: Was It Beautiful? by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews "Was It Beautiful? by Alison McGhee, and finds it a finely crafted work of fiction about clinical depression.

Review in Haiku: The Book of Flying by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews "The Book of Flying" by Keith Miller. A modern allegory, she notes, and a traditional quest.

Review in Haiku: The Effects of Light by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews in haiku, and says this:"A lyrical and lovely book, 'The Effects of Light', by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, will haunt you, just as the photographs in it haunt their subjects."

Review in Haiku: How To Be Lost by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews "How to Be Lost" by Amanda Eyre Ward and finds it a real page-turner.

Review in Haiku: The Kite Runner by Katrina Stonoff

If there was one book Katrina Stonoff wishes she could assign everyone to read, it would be "The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini.

Websurfing: Zombie Attack! by Cheryl Haimann

If you hear that zombies are a-foot in your town, let the web be your guide to survival.

Review in Haiku: Company by Katrina Stonoff

A quick, quirky read, says Katrina Stonoff of "Company" by Max Barry, but one that you will think about when you look around at your workplace.

Notes From The Office 04 by Cheryl Haimann

Are you hungry yet? You will be...

Notes From the Office 03 by Sand Pilarski

The winds are bringing about a change in the climate of writing ...

Review in Haiku: Triptych by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews "Triptych" by Karin Slaughter and finds it unsettling, and a heart-pounder.

Notes From the Office 02 by Bernie Pilarski

Staff writer Bernie Pilarski has a few words to say about the lack of laws against stupidity.

Review in Haiku: The Constant Gardener by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews the highly recommended "The Constant Gardener" by John Le Carre.

Notes From the Office by Sand Pilarski

A new feature from the Press: information and maybe a little opinionatin'.

Review in Haiku: The Devil Wears Prada by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews "The Devil Wears Prada" by Lauren Weisberger, a novel made into the movie by the same name.

Peony In Love: A Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews Lisa See's book "Peony In Love."

Stardust: Catch This One and Put It In Your Pocket by Bernie and Sand Pilarski

Sand and Bernie get back in the movie theater saddle and review the summer sleeper, "Stardust."

Summer Crossing: A Book Review by Wendy Robards

Piker Press staffer Wendy Robards discovers and reviews "Summer Crossing," Truman Capote's first novel, written when he was only 19 years old.

Review in Haiku: Gerald's Game by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews Stephen King's suspenseful "Gerald's Game."

Retiring in Mexico By the Numbers: Part Two by Michael McLaughlin

Michael McLaughlin continues to give us the lowdown on how to approach retirement in Mexico ... this time on cars and people.

Retiring in Mexico: By the Numbers by Michael McLaughlin

The opinions expressed in the following articles reflect solely the views of the author and the reader should hold blameless this publication or any of its sponsors. No offense is intended to the peoples of Mexico, Canada or the United States of America. Likewise, no offense should be taken by the legal profession, auto repair shops, clothing manufacturers, the IRS, women's advocacy groups, children's self-esteem activists, The United States Immigration Service, Republicans and others mentioned in this article. Nevertheless, all is true and if you don't like it, write your own article.

Review in Haiku: Holy Blood, Holy Grail by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln.

Review in Haiku: Freakonomics by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews "Freakonomics" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner -- and is fascinated by this non-fiction book that uses economics to shed light on social questions.

Oort Cloud Oddities: Ford by Alexandra Queen

Ford - Found On the Road Dead. Fix Or Repair Daily. Fire Or Recall Disaster. Whatever you want to say it stands for, Ford is as much an American institution as consumerism and road congestion. Can it survive this latest setback?

Review in Haiku: The Whole World Over by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews "The Whole World Over" by Julia Glass, a book held up as an example of a narrator that isn't a POV character

Spider-Man 3: Just Like the Old Comic Books, But Not Like the New Movies by Bernie and Sand Pilarski

Bernie and Sand go to the movies once again, this time to see "Spiderman 3." Oooh. Will they stay married after this movie experience?

Review in Haiku: March by Katrina Stonoff

Katrina Stonoff reviews "March" by Geraldine Brooks, a book based upon the father character in Alcott's classic, "Little Women."