Al Capone and his legacy
His mother, Theresa, attended daily Mass. His father, Gabriel, was a successful barber. His family and friends called him “Al.”
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Springsteen: Born to Write
On a recent visit to the Book Market in Oakland, my treasured stop in Mountain Maryland, I was immediately tempted
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Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr: A Deadly Feud
Alexander Hamilton was one of the primary architects of the American Republic. At the moment, he’s never been more popular.
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‘Boys of Dunbar: A Story of Love, Hope, and Basketball ‘ is a winner
I know it’s a cliche, but I found it hard to put down this book: “The Boys of Dunbar: A
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What a read: ’17 Carnations: The Royals, The Nazis, and the Biggest Cover-up in History’
They are just a memory now. But in their day, the Duke & Duchess of Windsor were world class celebrities.
Read moreDashiell Hammett: Man of Mystery and a good read
“Dashiell Hammett: Man of Mystery,” Sally Cline, 272 pages, Arcade Publishing, 2016 (Review by Bill Hughes) His family roots ran
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Washington’s Immortals: A must read for war, history buffs
When the Pride of Baltimore II, “America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador,” sails into the waters of Baltimore’s outer harbor, it passes two
Read moreBlack Krim: Kate Wyer weaves stoic struggles in dark novella
With the bone-chilling memory of another brutal winter still fresh in mind, consider for a moment: Would you invite a
Read moreThe Year That Made Hitler 1924
In the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign from hell, the name of Adolf Hitler has been repeatedly invoked. Hysterical comparisons have
Read moreJackie Collins has passed on
The novelist known for her steamy stories of, gangsters, Hollywood and celebrity sin, has died today of breast cancer. Jackie
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