Opinion

Ink 06: Sailor's Jentle Black by Chas Wallace (Sep 14, 2009)

Chas Wallace continues his search for the best black ink for use in fountain pens.

9: Movie Review by Olivia Vorange (Sep 14, 2009)

Olivia Vorange reviews the animated movie "9."

Cleopatra's Daughter: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Sep 14, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Cleopatra's Daughter" by Michelle Moran.

Tortilla Flat: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Sep 7, 2009)

Wendy Robards reads and reviews John Steinbeck's book, "Tortilla Flat."

Kids Today by Richard Voza (Sep 7, 2009)

What are we teaching kids when they don't even know what it means to stand in the rain?

The Shack: Book Review by Richard Voza (Aug 31, 2009)

Richard Voza reviews "The Shack" by William Paul Young.

Ink 05: Noodlers Bulletproof Black by Chas Wallace (Aug 31, 2009)

Chas Wallace continues on his quest for the perfect ink for fountain pens.

The Book of Unholy Mischief: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Aug 31, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Book of Unholy Mischief," by Elle Newmark.

Mr. Toyoda's Bastard Children by Bernie Pilarski (Aug 31, 2009)

"You're so good," they told them. "You produce the best product ever! You're so valuable!" Was it only words after all?

Notes From the Office 19: Oh, No, Not Again! by Sand Pilarski (Aug 31, 2009)

It's almost time for the annual writing challenge, ten thousand words written over Labor Day weekend: 10K For Labor Day!

Notes From the Office 18: Look Out! It's the Aliens Issue! by Sand Pilarski (Aug 24, 2009)

Yes, it's late, but it's worth waiting for! The Staff of the Piker Press comes through with all kinds of ideas that have just been waiting for the right moment ...

Someone Know My Name: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Aug 17, 2009)

Wendy Robard reviews the book, "Someone Knows My Name," by Lawrence Hill.

Ink 04: Mont Blanc by Chas Wallace (Aug 17, 2009)

Chas Wallace samples the translucent quality of the ink, "Mont Blanc".

In Defense of Gay Marriage by Richard Voza (Aug 10, 2009)

Richard Voza tackles a controversial subject -- laws about homosexual marriage.

The House on Fortune Street: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Aug 10, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The House on Fortune Street," by Margot Livesey.

And Then There Were Zombies -- Go Get 'Em, Jane by Lydia Manx (Aug 10, 2009)

Even though the Piker Press Staff didn't tackle Zombies this August, Lydia Manx finds herself drawn to a book about them ... Jane Austen and Zombies?

Between Here and April: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Aug 3, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Between Here and April" by Deborah Copaken Kogan.

Ink 03: Waterman Black by Chas Wallace (Aug 3, 2009)

Chas Wallace explores ink in search of the perfect black ink for use in fountain pens.

The Long Ball, and The Big Bam: Book Reviews by Richard Voza (Jul 27, 2009)

Richard Voza reviews the books, "The Long Ball" by Tom Adelman and "The Big Bam" by Leigh Montville.

Finding Nouf: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Jul 27, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Finding Nouf" by Zoe Ferraris.

A Guy's Guide To Arranging Furniture by Dan H. Woods (Jul 20, 2009)

Will he change after he's married? Followers of Feng Shui certainly hope so ...

Sea of Poppies: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Jul 20, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Sea of Poppies" by Amitav Ghosh.

Ink 02: Éclat De Saphir by Chas Wallace (Jul 20, 2009)

Chas Wallace reviews another fountain pen ink, this time J. Herbin's Eclat de Saphir.

Notes From the Office 17: Warning -- Aliens Are On Their Way! by Bernie Pilarski (Jul 20, 2009)

This just in -- Aliens will land in the Piker Press on August 24th!

A Straight Flush by Dan H. Woods (Jul 13, 2009)

If there's one thing a humor columnist knows about -- yes, you guessed it -- it's toilet jokes.

The Local News: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Jul 13, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Local News" by Miriam Gershow.

Beach Trip: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Jul 6, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews "Beach Trip," by Cathy Holton.

Love Begins in Winter: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Jun 29, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews "Love Begins in Winter," by Simon Van Booy

Masterpieces by Dan H. Woods (Jun 29, 2009)

Now a brown velvet background with lots and lots of angels singing along with the King ... that could be priceless!

What the Dead Know: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Jun 22, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "What the Dead Know" by Laura Lippman.