An Interview with Laura Banks

Laura Banks is a writer, actor, and comic who made her debut in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, and then went on to star in three films for Roger Corman. She continued to become an accomplished stand-up comic and improvisor with Whoopi Goldberg and was a regular at the famed Improvisation and Comedy Cellar in New York City. Banks is a USA Today Best-Selling Author with over 250,000 books sold.

Book of the Day 4/12/23

It’s National Poetry Month and with “Mapping Home” we get to ask ourselves: What makes a home? Savita Krishnamoorthy and her son Arjun Nagamangalam created a poetry book that mirrors a call and response, a dialogue between time, space, and culture that captures the lens of what manifests from migration from India to the United States.

Book of the Day 8/23/22

Today’s Book of the Day is Travel Now Kids, and I absolutely loved this story. There are so many books that share the wonders of travel – but few share it in a context that children will understand and appreciate. Children need to understand the value and beauty of travel, and this book allows them to do just that.

Book of the Day 8/22/22

If you’re a fantasy fiction reader, you must check out Elizabeth McCoy’s novel, Black and Gold. As the first book of the Calenor Trilogy, it sets the stage for an absolutely breathtaking series of events that unfold in an imaginative fantasy universe.

Fiction Friday: Five Crime Novels to Read

Murder, mystery, and intrigue that keep you glued to each page – there’s nothing better than crime fiction. If you’re looking for a new mystery or crime novel, check out this list. With captivating plots and unpredictable storylines filled with deceit and deception, these books are not to be missed.

Book of the Day 8/18/22

Today’s Book of the Day is an empowering guide to accessing your deeper, feminine wisdom. Leading from the Feminine recognizes that we are at the crossroads of a crucial moment in history. For generations, everything we have been taught was created under a masculine paradigm. Author Laurie Benson believes that this lopsided awareness is a main contributor to many of the issues we face in the world today.

Book of the Day 8/17/22: If You Touch, I’ll Tell

Our Book of the Day is a powerful resource for children to learn how to stay safe and protect themselves from predators. Written by Dr. Shamina Aubuchon, If You Touch, I’ll Tell teaches kids how to use their voice power to deactivate predators and shield themselves from harm.

Book of the Day 8/15/22

There is No Backstage is Linda Stephens’ vulnerable and powerful memoir. It shares the remarkable details from her five decades in the theatre. Linda Stephens is an actress who has been awarded for her work in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and Washington DC. She has appeared on Broadway and Off. She has received high praise by renown names like Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, and Stephen Sondheim.

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