A review of Harris Whitbeck’s account of reporting for CNN — At a Russian New Year’s party at the end of 1991, I asked a woman what she thought of the change from Leningrad to St. Petersburg. She said, “I was born in Leningrad, so I want to continue living in Leningrad.” …

This book hits the parts Erica Jong’s “Fear of Flying” did not reach — In the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month that just ended, I enjoyed discovering the novel From This Night, Forever More by Marjorie J Walsh. Set in the 1970s and 1980s, it tells the story of part-Hawaiian Kala as she graduates both from university and an affair with a…

A review of “Cardinals” by Ian Conner Cast down and cursed Religious scholars and historians have tried to cover this up, but God didn’t create the universe solo. …

“I get knocked down, but I get up again. You are never gonna keep me down.” (“Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba) — I celebrated my 50th birthday in 2020 — in two separate rooms connected by video because of coronavirus regulations. So, I grew up in England in the 1970s. As observed in the BBC drama Life on Mars, it was a different planet. …

Review of the thriller by Sylvia Mulholland Ever blurted out a thought you wished you could take back right away? If only life had a reset button! This befalls counselor Kate Clark (without an “e”) when Wendy Adair comes to the law office of Enola Locklear with a mind to…

Review of Cupid’s Quest by Natalie Ann What could set the mood better for Valentine’s Day than a romance featuring a heroine with a special connection to Cupid? Having emerged from a childhood in foster care, Ruby Gentile is now a realtor who sets her heart on finding her clients…

We have yet to discover the greatest ever love story! Submit yours to Bookium! If you’re one of the 80 million people who tuned into Harry & Meghan on Netflix, whatever you think of them or the show, you’ll probably have been struck by their love story. They were quickly…

Sorry I was gone for so long: I will return

Showcase your talents with the Bookium community — This recent story explored the possibility of promoting members’ businesses on Bookium: Bookiumers: Your Next Earning Opportunity Reach new heights with Bookium shopsmedium.com A big thank you to everyone who responded. The gist of the responses was as follows. While everyone would welcome opportunities for more exposure, perhaps especially for those not eligible to join the Medium Partner Program, there was…