Donoghue’s novel “The Wonder” is a work of fiction, but it was inspired by reports of similar “fasts.” In the … Read the rest

Near the end of his book “Population 485,” Michael Perry writes, “ … I’ve got the sense to keep returning … Read the rest

Norwalk, 634; Ontario, 554; Wilton, 503; New Auburn, “Population: 485.” Besides similar populations, each of these communities has at least … Read the rest

My wife Arlis and I have been fortunate enough to take “spring break” trips the last several years. This year, … Read the rest

According to “Evicted” author Matthew Desmond, studies of poverty tend to explain inequality in one of two ways: “structural forces”; … Read the rest

The Ontario Public Library book club has introduced me to another mystery writer: Anthony Horowitz.

In 2011, Agatha Christie was credited with being the most published author of all time by publisher Harper Collins.

“Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania” is a work of nonfiction. Often with a work of nonfiction, there … Read the rest

This book is very loosely based on a true story (history) using “alternative facts.” For example, Thomas Jefferson writes the … Read the rest

By LARRY BALLWAHN | Wilton
Joan William’s book “White Working Class” is a readable (134 clearly written pages) explanation of … Read the rest