In Saturday Night by Doug Hill and Jeff Weingrad, NBC wasn’t exactly sure what they were getting when they heard the pitch for a late-night comedy/variety show from an up-and-coming writer/producer named Lorne Michaels. The network was struggling against CBS and ABC in the ratings...

Sit, Cinderella, Sit by Lisa Cheek is a memoir that tells the story of a woman who undergoes a journey of self-discovery and resilience during life’s unexpected challenges. With a playful twist on the Cinderella theme, Cheek explores her life, career, and the companionship of...

It's All In The Lyrics: How Music Helped Me Heal and Find My Voice by Tony Kessel is a memoir that chronicles Kessel's transformative journey through music, beginning with a Garth Brooks concert. The experience ignites a year-long project where he creates a song-a-day playlist,...

Los Angeles is known as the “City of Angels” but its scandalous behavior garners the most attention in Of Mobsters and Movie Stars by Joan Renner. The era of Prohibition ushered in lawlessness across the country and Los Angeles was no exception. A litany of...

The Nutcracker Chronicles by Janine Kovac is a memoir that explores Kovac's journey as a ballerina and her early aspirations, which included becoming a psychologist. Influenced by a music box ballerina, Kovac begins ballet lessons at Fort Bliss, later admiring prima ballerina Renée Segapeli after...

Seattle is known for its persistent rainfall and its outstanding coffee. By the late 1980s to early 1990s, Seattle emerged as ground zero for a new music genre: grunge. Yet, despite the explosion of the alternative rock scene and its artists, Seattle had been home...

Murder in the West End Volume II: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples by Amnon Kabatchnik is a non-fiction exploration of 67 crime plays that premiered in London’s West End, including works by Agatha Christie and other notable playwrights. Kabatchnik examines both British...

Charlie’s Notes: A Memoir by Cherie Kerr chronicles the life of Charlie De Pietro, revealing his journey from a troubled childhood to his later years with his wife, Marge. After marrying Marge in September 1940 against family opposition, they move to New York City, where...

Reviews: Essays on Cinema by Robert K. Beshara analyzes a select collection of films, filmmakers, and concepts with analysis, personal opinions, and thoughtful conclusions. This collection covers topics and films that primarily range between 2010 and 2017 with many subjects taken from viewings at the...

If you grew up in the 1960s, you probably have many fond memories of your family gathered around the TV watching Gilligan’s Island. Dreama Denver (Bob’s wife for over twenty-five years) shares stories and news clippings from Bob’s life in Island to Icon: The Many...