Einstein’s Dreams
by Alan P. Lightman
Einstein’s Dreams is historical fiction based on Albert Einstein’s study of the relativity of time, or time dilation. The book is formatted like a journal of Einstein’s dreams about 30 imaginary worlds where time functions differently. The book was written by Alan Lightman, a physicist and humanities professor at MIT. The author embeds observations on human behavior in these stories. Continue reading “Einstein’s Dreams”
The Art Forger
by B.A. Shapiro
The Art Forger is a novel inspired by a Hollywood-style art museum robbery that took place in Boston in 1990. It is about a struggling artist who is offered a lot of money and a career-changing opportunity if she will create a forgery from one of the stolen paintings.
She takes possession of an original Degas painting in her studio. Or does she? As she studies details of the painting, she begins to doubt its authenticity. Is she forging a forgery? Continue reading “The Art Forger”
An Insider’s Guide to Publishing
by David Comfort
An Insider’s Guide to Publishing is a well-researched dose of reality for aspiring novelists looking to get their work published. Although not mentioned on the cover, the content is specifically for writers of fiction. It is organized into 58 short chapters grouped in 13 parts, making it convenient to read in small increments of spare time. David Comfort demonstrates a sense of humor in his own writing and his selection of quotes from others. Continue reading “An Insider’s Guide to Publishing”
Idiocracy
DVD starring Luke Wilson, directed by Mike Judge, 84 minutes.
Idiocracy (idiot democracy) is a satirical look at the future of American culture and politics. What makes this funny is that it is grounded in contemporary reality, just pushed to an (even more) absurd level. Continue reading “Idiocracy”
The Key Point 