Meet the Real Nora Ephron in ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ [REVIEW]

Nora Ephron and her three biggest hits — Nora Ephron stole America’s heart with three of the most beloved romantic comedies ever produced.
(Photo of Nora Ephron by David Shankbone, Flickr/*When Harry Met Sally…* poster courtesy Columbia Pictures/*Sleepless in Seattle* poster courtesy TriStar Pictures/*You’ve Got Mail* poster courtesy Warner Bros.)

How does a tough-as-nails New York journalist become one of the most powerful players in Hollywood? Find out in Erin Carlson’s revealing new book about the one and only Nora Ephron, aptly titled I’ll Have What She’s Having: How Nora Ephron’s Three Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy. Continue reading “Meet the Real Nora Ephron in ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ [REVIEW]”

Jathan FinkSeptember 12, 2017November 7, 20172 Comments

Books

Danger Lurks ‘Beneath Copper Falls’ [REVIEW]

Waterfall — Love can be as beautiful and destructive as water in Colleen Coble’s new Rock Harbor novel, *Beneath Copper Falls*.
(Photo by Robert Brown, Flickr)

Idyllic Rock Harbor is picturesque and beautiful, but is it safe? Or is the tranquil town simply a facade to hide a malicious evil that lurks just beneath the surface? Find out in bestselling author Colleen Coble’s new romantic suspense novel, Beneath Copper Falls.
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Jathan FinkSeptember 7, 2017September 7, 20173 Comments

Books, Contest

‘Presidents’ Day’ Preys Upon America’s Worst Fears [REVIEW]

In Seth Margolin’s *Presidents’ Day*, the White House could soon be run by an evil tyrant. (Photo by angela n., Flickr)

One man with a grand scheme and ulterior motives has every intention of insuring who gets elected as the new ruler of the free world. But what does he really want and what is his ultimate agenda? Find out in Seth Margolis’ brilliant new novel, Presidents’ Day. Continue reading “‘Presidents’ Day’ Preys Upon America’s Worst Fears [REVIEW]”

Jathan FinkSeptember 4, 2017September 5, 20172 Comments

Books, Contest

War Correspondent Turned Ambassatrix Reveals the Very Real Dangers of Journalism in ‘Dirty Wars and Polished Silver’ [REVIEW]

Lydna Schuster — Whether dodging bullets or working a room as the ambassador’s wife, Lynda Schuster has seen it all and lived to tell about it. (Photo courtesy Lynda Schuster)

Sometimes the very things we try to outrun wind up being the things we embrace. So how does a teenage girl trying to leave behind a brain numbing Midwestern upbringing in search of adventure wind up being a journalist in some of the world’s most dangerous hot zones and ultimately, the wife of an American diplomat? Find out in the fascinating memoir, Dirty Wars and Polished Silver: The Life and Times of a War Correspondent Turned Ambassatrix by Lynda Schuster. Continue reading “War Correspondent Turned Ambassatrix Reveals the Very Real Dangers of Journalism in ‘Dirty Wars and Polished Silver’ [REVIEW]”

Jathan FinkSeptember 1, 2017September 10, 20172 Comments

Books, Spirit

Finding the Strength to Persevere [GUEST POST]

Lark — Some people, like birds, can be small but mighty. (Photo by David Mitchell, Flickr)

In the past seven years living and working abroad with a faith based organization, I have been struck over and over by the beauty and resilience of the human spirit. So many people in the world are suffering from grinding poverty, institutional oppression, and personal pain and loss. The history of Central Europe, where I’ve been living in Budapest for the past 5 years, is a long series of wars, subjugations, even genocide. Continue reading “Finding the Strength to Persevere [GUEST POST]”