Anarchy in High Heels: A Memoir by Denise Larson is an intriguing, humorous, poignant dive into the origins of modern female comedy and friendship, beginning in the early 1970s with bra-burning and the demand for equal rights and footing. This memoir begins with a dip...

Writing a novel based on your favorite albums and musical artist is no easy feat, but JL Civi has successfully created such a labor of love in L Extreme: A Novel Based on the Songs of Benji Hughes. At the heart of the story is...

After Dark: Birth of the Disco Dance Party by Noel Hankin talks about a significant yet rarely discussed or even written about part of American history: The origins of the disco dance party scene and its contribution to society in many aspects. What makes this...

The Great Depression witnessed masses of people struggling to survive. Whilst most historians record the dire need of general laborers, what is often overlooked is the dire need of struggling artists, particularly those who worked in live theatre. When Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works...

In the past year, society across the world has had to endure the most unprecedented executive orders which have controlled their civil liberties. Along with the widespread lockdowns, demands for social distancing, and mask-wearing, people have also been divided on many other important issues. In...

Vindicating Shakespeare: A Theater Director’s Study of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice by Stephen Byk is a brilliant comprehensive academic study worthy of the highest praise for its thoroughness and its success in meeting the author’s stated objective. But why does Shakespeare need vindication? ...

Lost Souls is a fictionalized take on the history of progressive/psychedelic rock behemoth Pink Floyd. Written by rock journalist Edwin Ammerlaan, the book follows a fictional character named Matt Hallander, a journalist for Rock Parade magazine, as he traces the journey of Pink Floyd from...

Improvisation theater techniques can be very valuable in training professionals on how to become more effective in their regular business roles. Improvisation through “Second City” and the television show, “Whose Line is It Anyway?” are enjoyed by so many and the subject of using it...

Counting Down Elvis: His 100 Finest Songs by Mark Duffett is a real treat for all Elvis fans who love his enchanting and timeless songs that speak for themselves. The book is a dedication to and a profound appreciation of the music Elvis created and...

You’re Pulling My Leg! Junior by Allen Wolf is an excellent game for families to play together, weaving creativity, storytelling, communication, and bluffing skills. The game is simple; a player picks a card and selects one of the three topics. They then flip a coin...