Opinion

Chas Wallace may have found the black in of his dreams in "Sailor Black."

A rainy afternoon and a Christmas treat - Sand and Bernie zip off to the movies to see "Sherlock Holmes."

Wendy Robards reviews the third book of Sigrid Undset's trilogy, "Kristin Lavransdatter: The Cross."

Wendy Robards reviews "Book Two of Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wife", by Sigrid Undset.

An all-day rain encourages Bernie and Sand to take to the movie theater for some popcorn and apocalyptic.

With the eye of an expert, Chas Wallace discovers something interesting about Yard-O-Led Jet Black ink.

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Superstress Solution," by Roberta Lee, MD.

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Kristin Lavransdatter", by Sigrid Undset.

Chas Wallace reviews the document quality ink "De Atramentis."

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Passport" by Herta Muller.

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Crossed Wires," by Rosy Thornton.

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Last Night in Twisted River," by John Irving.

Chas Wallace continues his search for the perfect fountain pen ink with a test of Caran d'Ache.

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Art of Racing in the Rain," by Garth Stein.

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Love Medicine," by Louise Erdrich.

Excuses, excuses. Oh, wait, dog barf?

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Cradle" by Patrick Somerville.

Welcoming new authors Paula Petruzzi and Effie Collins.

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Goldengrove" by Francine Prose.

Wendy Robards reviews the book "A Bend in the River" by V.S. Naipaul.

Chas Wallace continues his search for the best fountain pen ink.

Ed gives us a brief metal history of the 80's Metal Scene, and then reviews the new album from Megadeth "Endgame" and he compares it to other musical works recently released.)

Lydia Manx relates her trip to Australia -- through the words of other people, told in the books, "One for the Road" by Tony Horwitz, and "The Explorers" by Tim Flannery.

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "A Disobedient Girl," by Ru Freeman.

Sand Pilarski escapes the heat wave the usual way -- to the movies! This time the film is "Surrogates."

If you love to write, then write is what you should do, and stop worrying about whether it will win awards or make you rich.

Chas Wallace investigates yet another black ink, this time J. Harbin's Perle Noire.

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Promised World," by Lisa Tucker.

Upcoming themed issues include October 19: Witches, and January 11: Time Travel.

Wendy Robards reviews the book "The Help," by Kathryn Stockett.