Have some free time but nothing to read? We recently asked the fine folks at the Portsmouth Free Public Library for some book recommendations. Here’s what they came up with — all … more

Colder weather brought indoor reading again. It’s not the same as reading outdoors overlooking the garden, but it has its own charms. Now, I curl up (usually with a cat on my lap) with a cup of … more

NOTE: This review dates from September, but wasn’t posted online until January. It’s been a while since my last book review because I decided to spend the summer reading all the books … more

Two quotes fill the first page of Peter Johnson's newest book. The first quote is from Jacob Marley: "Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and … more