Book reviews

Book Review - High-Rise by J.G. Ballard

What do you think about human nurture?

Jun 30 •

David G. Markham

Book review - The Guncle by Steven Rowley

Steven Rowley's novel, The Guncle, offers a multifaceted reading experience that provides several benefits.

Jun 29 •

David G. Markham

Book review - Blue Skies by T.C. Boyle

Blue Skies is a somewhat satirical novel by T.C.

Jun 22 •

David G. Markham

Notes for 06/01/25

MAGA authoritarianism, Social connections, Mental health insurance parity, Blue Skies (the novel), Meditate reading short stories, After Dinner…

Jun 2 •

David G. Markham

The Cracked Looking Glass by Katherine Ann Porter

"The Cracked Looking Glass" by Katherine Anne Porter tells the story of Rosaleen, a spirited Irish woman married to the much older Dennis, living in…

May 15 •

David G. Markham

How does disinformation go viral?

Across groups, social influences also produce noise.

Dec 31, 2024 •

David G. Markham

Is Trumpism a public health problem?

Bandy X Lee is not only a forensic psychiatrist but also has a degree in public health.

Dec 29, 2024 •

David G. Markham

Book review - James by Percival Everett

What's in a name? Is it "Jim" or "James?"

May 26, 2024 •

David G. Markham

If I give up my false beliefs what’s in it for me?

What do we do when important ideas and concepts are being distorted in this way, when absurdity seems to take over, making serious discussion…

Apr 21, 2024 •

David G. Markham

Becoming aware of our shadow side.

I have been a fan of Naomi Klein since I read The Shock Doctrine and then No Is Not Enough, and On Fire. So I was interested in Naomi’s new book…

Apr 2, 2024 •

David G. Markham

Ecological awareness of the significance of Old-Growth Forests

One of the benefits of being a member of the on line non fiction book discussion group, Allnonfiction, is that books get chosen for the month’s…

Apr 1, 2024 •

David G. Markham

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