In Defense of Crime Fiction (by Dominique Biebau)
This week Thrillerfest is being held in New York City. The event includes master classes, seminars on the craft of …
Educational Stories
On “A History of Christianity in Asia, volume 1” by Samuel Hugh Moffett ****
If you want a book about world history from about 0 to 1500, as processed through the lens of the …
On “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” by Ron Hansen *****
Perhaps I ruined this book by watching the movie a few months ago, unwilling to wait to see something that …
Edward D. Hoch, the Accidental Poet (by Andrew McAleer)
Andrew McAleer is the author of 101 Habits of Highly Successful Novelists and a co-editor of the anthology Edgar & Shamus Go Golden. …
On “The Question of Canon” by Michael Kruger *****
This well-argued book essentially attempts to show the difference between the extrinsic theory of biblical canon formation and the intrisic …
A Lazy Trope of Contemporary TV Crime Shows (by Kevin Mims)
An essayist, short story writer, and popular-fiction aficionado, Kevin Mims frequently contributes to this site. In this post, he reveals …
Why Is Bedtime Reading Important For Child Development?
Bedtime stories have been an integral part of childhood for generations. These enchanting tales have captivated the imaginations of children …
10 Classic Fairy Tales To Read Online
Fairy tales have been enchanting readers for centuries, taking them to magical worlds where anything is possible. These timeless stories …
The Wedding Proposal – Aesop’s Fable
This story is also called Lion in Love. A farmer had a beautiful young daughter. One day a lion saw …