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

Opinion

Opinion pieces published in Piker Press, a weekly journal of arts and literature.

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Dangerous Neighbors: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Dangerous Neighbors" by Beth Kephart.

The Wake of Forgiveness: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews "The Wake of Forgiveness."

Simply From Scratch: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the novel "Simply from Scratch," by Alicia Bessette.

Home Repair: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Home Repairs" by Liz Rosenberg.

Ink 18: Noodler's White Peacock by Chas Wallace

Chas Wallace has the opportunity to try out some white ink.

Earth and Ashes: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Earth and Ashes" by Atiq Rahimi.

The Expendables: Danger, Danger, Will Robinson ... by Bernie and Sand Pilarski

Without checking early reviews, Bernie and Sand head off to the movies to see the first showing of "The Expendables."

Wild Comfort: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Wild Comfort" by Kathleen Dean Moore.

Cutting for Stone: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese.

YOU, TOO, CAN HAVE AN OPINION...At NO COST...With NO OBLIGATION by Bernie Pilarski

Ever been at a party and just found yourself at a loss for words? Here's a product that can help ...

Romancing Miss Bronte: Book Review by Livia Vorange

A historical fiction novel based heavily in fact about author Charlotte Bronte, and the man who finally showed her true love. Review plus an e-book bargain safari!

Tomorrow River: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Tomorrow River" by Lesley Kagen.

The Nook e-reader by Livia Vorange mature content

Is it worth making the leap from paper books to e-books? Maybe not -- if the only thing you're going to do is read them...

31 Bond Street: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "31 Bond Street" by Ellen Horan.

The Last Airbender: Movie Review by Livia Vorange

Oh, thou controversial film. Was it the best or worst of remakes?

Inception: Remove Your Preconception! by Bernie and Sand Pilarski

It's another hot summer day, so Sand and Bernie dash for the movies to see "Inception."

Stay: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews Allie Larkin's debut novel, "Stay."

Whiter Than Snow: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Whiter Than Snow," by Sandra Dallas.

In The Wake of the Boatman: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "In the Wake of the Boatman" by Jonathon Scott Fuqua.

The Marriage of True Minds: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "The Marriage of True Minds" by Stephen Evans.

5000 Angry Bees by Chas Wallace

A bee lands on your arm. Think before you act, but don't spend your youth in thought before you get that bug off ...

Cool Water: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the novel, "Cool Water", by Dianne Warren.

My Name Is Mary Sutter : Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "My Name Is Mary Sutter," by Robin Oliveira.

NUMMI Apocalypse 2 by Bernie Pilarski

What seems like disaster may in fact be a good thing, and maybe we need to remember that more often ...

Tinkers: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Tinkers" by Paul Harding.

Benefactors R Us by Dan H. Woods

It always pays to check your email -- something surprising may be in store for you!

Let the Great World Spin : Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Let the Great World Spin" by Colum McCann.

The Lizard Cage : Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "The Lizard Cage" by Karen Connelly.

Brooklyn: Book Review by Wendy Robards

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Brooklyn" by Colm Toibin.

Ink 17: Noodler's Blue Black by Chas Wallace

Chas Wallace turns from his search for the perfect black ink to a new shade: blue black, from Noodler's Ink.