Today is the 129th birthday of the author Henry Miller. I first was introduced to him through Arthur Miller, they were practically next to each
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“Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish: A Novel” by David Rakoff
Have you ever had a book that became such a part of your existence that you cherish it like a very good life-long friend? One
Happy 154th Birthday Maud Gonne
Today is the 154th birthday of the activist and poetic muse Maud Gonne. It’s an understatement to suggest she was ahead of her time. The
Happy 245th Birthday Jane Austen
Today is Jane Austen’s 245th birthday. Some time ago, my mom set forth to read all of her novels and completed it quite easily. I
Happy 56th Birthday David Rakoff
Today is David Rakoff’s 56th birthday. He is quite possibly the wittiest writer we have seen this century. The 20th century had Dorothy Parker and
Happy 326th Birthday Voltaire
Today is the 326th birthday of the philosopher, poet, playwright and beloved Frenchman: Voltaire. Imprisoned twice, exiled twice, and exhumed twice, his life story reads
Happy 130th Birthday Agatha Christie
Today is the 130th birthday of Agatha Christie. At one time, I had this grand idea that I was going to read every one of her
Happy 208th Birthday Charles Dickens
Today is the 208th birthday of the author Charles Dickens. Read his books, watch the film adaptations of them, everyone has their favorite. I have
Happy 113th Birthday James Michener
Today is the 113th birthday of the prolific writer of historical novels, James Michener. Every once in a while, I wonder if anyone is reading
Happy 160th Birthday Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Today is the 160th birthday of the Russian playwright that is quoted as saying “Do silly things. Foolishness is a great deal more vital and
Happy 138th Birthday Virginia Woolf
Today is the 138th birthday of the writer Virginia Woolf. An Edward Albee play, numerous novels and artwork, postage stamps, exhibits, and several contemporary writers
Happy 128th Birthday Henry Miller
Today is the 128th birthday of the author Henry Miller. I first was introduced to him through Arthur Miller, they were practically next to each
