Book Review

As the cold weather hangs around, reading is my go-to activity. Who wants to go outside? Stay inside where it’s cozy and enjoy a new author. These are all new authors for me. “The Framed …

The week between Christmas and New Year’s offered snowy, freezing weather, a hot cup of chai creamy with a dash of eggnog and some new reads. What could be better? “The Cuckoo’s Calling” …

Fall is here. No more reading outdoors, which I miss. But, reading with a cat on your lap is a different kind of joy. Enjoy the colorful leaves and cooler days with these great reads. “People …

The Glass Maker By Tracy Chevalier This is a tale that spans six centuries of the art of glassblowing, starting in 1486 on the island of Murano, near the major trade center of Venice. The main …

Fall is upon us and I’ve been delving into more historical fiction and another book by Ron Rash. “The Matchmaker’s Gift” by Lynda Cohen Loigman (2022) is a charming, …

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Jim McGaw

A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.