Author Archives: Richard
Found in Translation
Of the many things I regret not having mastered in life, the ability to read and speak another language well is a major one. Sure I took German in high school and, don’t laugh, Latin in college. But other than … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Fiction, General Fiction
Taking a Chance on Drive
There are many lofty reasons to be fond of public libraries. Their promotion of literacy, the way they bring the community together, and, of course, ensuring access to all kinds of information. But there is another reason and it is … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction, Movies & Television, Music, Mystery & Crime
Up From the Depths
Spring is slowly, very slowly this year it seems, lurching into view. It is time again to tend to the garden, clean out the house and, for some, wear a pair of shorts and a tee shirt way too soon. If … Continue reading
Filed under Art & Architecture, Book Lists, Fiction, Nonfiction, Science & Nature
Not Suitable for Adults
Judging by the age of people coming to our Everett Reads programs, it is clear that the appeal of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie is not confined to one age group. This was … Continue reading
Filed under Book Discussions & Events, Book Lists, Everett Reads, Young Adult
Reality Doesn’t Bite
I hate to admit it, but it has been a while since I’ve watched a documentary film. It’s not that I think they are slow or boring, it is just that recent documentaries seem created to express a single point … Continue reading
Filed under History, Movies & Television
The Thing Evolves
We may not want to admit it, but we’ve all felt a little paranoid at one time or another. Maybe it is a co-worker, perhaps a stranger or even a family member that raises your suspicion. Without realizing it, a … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction, Movies & Television, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Policy of Truth
Finding out what actually happened is usually considered a good thing. In most mysteries ascertaining who did it and bringing the culprit to justice is the whole point. Hercule Poirot agitates his little grey cells, Sherlock Holmes applies ice-cold logic … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Fiction, Mystery & Crime
A Tree Grows in Everett
Oh Diane, I almost forgot. Got to find out what kind of trees these are. They’re really something.–Agent Cooper, Twin Peaks At the risk of being identified as a non-native transplant, I must admit that I share Special Agent Cooper’s … Continue reading
Filed under Book Lists, Nonfiction, Science & Nature
The True Deceiver
It is the dead of a Finnish winter in a small village. A young woman, Katri, wants to fulfill her brother’s dream of building a boat and escaping out to sea. Unfortunately her only possession is a stoic dog with … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Fiction
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