Category Archives: Philosophical Musings

Nothing more than a rampage of thought, somewhat provoking, somewhat controversial, yet with emotional panache, ethical and empathetic considerations, and intellectual broad-mindedness. So won’t you join me in giving your responses–not reactions–be nice. I would like a few good men and women who are interested in conversing with me on any given subject which could be of significant interest (or not), but most of all, conversation which is quickly becoming hard to come by, in the real world.

Dead Wake

Posted on March 17, 2023 by L.Nolan, Editor

by Eric Larson Reviewed by Jeanne Garrett. In May of 1915 the British Cunard Line cruise ship, the Lusitania on a return voyage from New York to Liverpool, was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Atlantic Ocean, off the … Continue reading →

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Review of the Novel, “Wave” by Sonali Deraniyagala

Posted on January 10, 2023 by L.Nolan, Editor

Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala Reviewed by Lydia Nolan ©January 8, 2023 This novel is a true story, it is a devastatingly heart wrenching journey of loss and love beyond our wildest imagination. It is hard to believe people in other … Continue reading →

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Red Flags, by Lisa Black

Posted on January 10, 2023 by L.Nolan, Editor

Red Flags by Lisa Black Reviewed by Lydia Nolan © December 4, 2022 Author Lisa Black has managed to do this feat carefully, as she moves the plot through, while we learn through foreshadow and deliberate character building, what happens when … Continue reading →

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Review of “The Shadows We Hide” by Allen Eskens

Posted on January 10, 2023 by L.Nolan, Editor

Review of The Shadows We Hide, by Allen Eskens By Lydia Nolan © January 10, 2023 This novel is a sort of, but not exactly, a sequel to “The Life We Bury” because it is about the same protagonist who is found … Continue reading →

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Review of “The Guise of Another” by Allen Eskens

Posted on January 10, 2023 by L.Nolan, Editor

Review of The Guise of Another, by Allen Eskens By Lydia Nolan © January 9, 2023 Author Allen Eskens has a knack for writing fantastic plots. This plot is no different. Eskens draws a unique character of a cop with prestigious … Continue reading →

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Review of “The Stolen Hours,” by Allen Eskens

Posted on January 10, 2023 by L.Nolan, Editor

Review of “The Stolen Hours” by Allen Eskens By Lydia Nolan © January 9, 2023 A great read, how do I know? When a book keeps your nose in it, the book is worth reading, because it achieves the first … Continue reading →

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Review of “Nothing More Dangerous” by Allen Eskens

Posted on January 9, 2023 by L.Nolan, Editor

Review of “Nothing More Dangerous” by Allen Eskens Reviewer, Lydia Nolan © January 9, 2023 It occurs to me that I have been reading this author quite a bit. For a couple of reasons. First, his writing–while grammatically and syntactically correct, … Continue reading →

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Review: “The Returned”

Posted on May 31, 2021 by L.Nolan, Editor

 Review by L.Nolan, IBCafe.net “The Returned” by Jason Mott ISBN-13: 978-0-7783-1533-9Copyright 2013 by Jason Mott Publisher: Harlequin  MIRA $24.95 US, $27.95 CAN. 352pp. Nothing is more satisfying than reading a spellbinding book from a new author who knows how to apply all the necessary ingredients … Continue reading →

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Review: “Four Souls”

Posted on May 31, 2021 by L.Nolan, Editor

by Louise Erdrich A Review by Editor, L. Nolan (2004). Harper Collins. New York, NY. ISBN 0-06-620975-7 This book is not your usual crime thriller, hero adventure, erotics, romance; frightful, playful or simple novel. It is about the life of people … Continue reading →

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Review: “Solaris” (the novel, not the movie)

Posted on February 20, 2021 by L.Nolan, Editor

By Stanislaw Lem I have something for you. It’s called Fantastic voyage into fantasy. Review of “Solaris” by Stanislaw Lem  Reviewed by Lydia Nolan © February 20, 2021 This novel—one might say—could be juxtaposed, in an allusive comparison to a play … Continue reading →

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