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Being Mary Tyler Moore

The HBO Original documentary examines the extraordinary life, career, and legacy of the actress and activist.

Movie of the Month for July 2023

Where The Crawdads Sing

A girl living alone in a remote part of North Carolina, is accused of murder.

July 2023 Book Recommendations

A curated list of books and literary classics for your reading pleasure by David Bruce Smith Publications.

Book of the Week for June 26, 2023

A Leak In The Heart by Faye Moskowitz

The author remembers her Jewish orthodox upbringing during World War II.

Book of the Week for June 19, 2023

Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink

A tomboy–in Civil War Wisconsin, matures quickly when her family has to make a difficult decision.

Book of the Week for June 12, 2023

Walden by Henry David Thoreau

Thoughts about spirituality, and living with nature.

Book of the Week for June 05, 2023

Still Me by Christopher Reeve

The actor who played “Superman” adjusts to paralysis after an accident.

June 2023 Newsletter

PRELUDE TO PROGRESS

Movie of the Month for June 2023

The Two Mrs. Carrolls

An artist murders his first wife and becomes obsessed with a second woman.

The Martha Mitchell Effect

This documentary profiles the Cabinet wife who spoke out during Watergate — and the Nixon administration's campaign to gaslight her...

June 2023 Book Recommendations

A curated list of books and literary classics for your reading pleasure by David Bruce Smith Publications.

Book of the Week for May 29, 2023

Never Caught THE WASHINGTON’S RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF THEIR RUNAWAY SLAVE, ONA JUDGE

by Erica Armstrong Dunbar

A fugitive slave outfoxes the authorities for decades.