'Baseball's No-Hit Wonders' is fascinating book
Tuesday, 12 April 2016, 12:25
Last update: about 9 years ago
Spring is almost official, and that means the other season about to start is baseball season. Author Dirk Lammers examines the history of a pitcher's dream to throw a no-hitter in "Baseball's No-Hit...
Another quality book for young Maltese readers
Monday, 11 April 2016, 12:49
Last update: about 9 years ago
Parents will be familiar with the scene: an array of children's toys strewn about the whole house including the least likely places such as the kitchen cupboard. Yes indeed, little children and...
The birth of an idea
Monday, 11 April 2016, 12:48
Last update: about 9 years ago
Noel Grima
The Augustinian Fathers have two convents in Paceville - the St Rita Convent up on the hill and the Our Lady of Good Counsel down the road from the Hilton in the midst of Paceville. The latter,...
World marks 400th anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 15:19
Last update: about 9 years ago
This year the Spanish-speaking world is paying homage to the Spanish master Miguel de Cervantes on the 400th anniversary of his death. World-known by writing Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes...
Still too early for an objective assessment
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 15:15
Last update: about 9 years ago
Noel Grima
Publishing house Horizons is coming out with a series of books on recently dead and even living Maltese persons. This book is the first of such books, all subtitled Bejn Storja u Miti. Others include...
New author hopes her novel 'The Nest' lives up to its buzz
Friday, 1 April 2016, 16:11
Last update: about 9 years ago
Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney was on her way to meet her family for brunch in New York when she had an idea for the opening scene of her debut novel, "The Nest." Sweeney imagined family members "all...
'Mrs. Houdini' offers readers a rollicking ride
Thursday, 31 March 2016, 16:10
Last update: about 9 years ago
Set in the first half of the 20th century, Victoria Kelly's debut novel, "Mrs. Houdini," is a marvel that gallops through time and space. Based on the true story of illusionist Harry Houdini and his...
Harlan Coben delivers twist-filled tale with 'Fool Me Once'
Wednesday, 30 March 2016, 16:09
Last update: about 9 years ago
Harlan Coben, master of the suburban thriller, has written another compelling and twist-filled tale with "Fool Me Once." Capt. Maya Stern has a rough time while deployed, and she comes home to...
Cassandra Clare launches new shadowhunters series
Tuesday, 29 March 2016, 16:08
Last update: about 9 years ago
It's been six years since Cassandra Clare introduced a new series in her world of shadowhunting. Readers have been waiting for another cast of brave characters to protect the Earth from demons - and...