Book of the Week for March 20, 2022

Book of the Week for March 14, 2022

Dancing In The Light by Shirley MacLaine

After garnering an Oscar for Terms of Endearment, a celebrated return to Broadway in a one-woman show, and turning fifty,...

Book of the Week for March 06, 2022

Adversary In The House by Irving Stone

A historical novel about Eugene Debs, a 1920 Presidential candidate, and relentless advocate of Union reform.

March 2022 Book Recommendations

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

Movie of the Month for March 2022

Pennies From Heaven

When a salesman starts having marital and financial problems, he begins an affair with a pretty teacher.

Book of the Week for February 27, 2022

Waiting To Exhale by Terry McMillan

Four professional African American women–all close friends–“hold their breath”, and bide their time for Mr. Right.

Book of the Week for February 20, 2022

Alexandra by Valerie Martin

A friendship turns into a triad of tension in the Bayou.

Book of the Week for February 10, 2022

Love, Alice: My Life As A Honeymooner by Audrey Meadows

Remembrances from the actress who played Jackie Gleason’s wife in the 1950s television series.

Book of the Week for February 06, 2022

Not On Fifth Street by Kathy Cannon Wiechman

A catastrophic 1937 Ohio flood wrenches the close relationship of two brothers; based on a true story.

Movie of the Month for February 2022

Looking For Mr. Goodbar

An attractive school teacher prowls the bars at night, frisking for sexual excitement.

Book of the Week for January 13, 2022

Jackie’s Girl by Kathy McKeon

From Irish poverty to New York; Fifth Avenue, and upscale employment with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

Book of the Week for January 08, 2022

White Houses by Amy Bloom

A novel based on the alleged love affair between Eleanor Roosevelt and journalist Lorena Hickok.

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Excellent Women by Barbara Pym

Dancing In The Light by Shirley MacLaine

Adversary In The House by Irving Stone

March 2022 Book Recommendations

Pennies From Heaven

Waiting To Exhale by Terry McMillan

Alexandra by Valerie Martin

Love, Alice: My Life As A Honeymooner by Audrey Meadows

Not On Fifth Street by Kathy Cannon Wiechman

Looking For Mr. Goodbar

Jackie’s Girl by Kathy McKeon

White Houses by Amy Bloom