David PotashThe Magic of Wolpertings in ZamoniaWalter Moers’ indescribably epic epic, Rumo, is out of print in English. Hankering for a return to Zamonia and a refresher of Rumo’s…Jul 31, 2022Jul 31, 2022
David PotashSquadron Airborne — WWII ClassicThere’s something humbling, fascinating and exciting about discovering a successful author and one of their books. “Why didn’t I know…Jun 11, 2022Jun 11, 2022
David PotashTelling One’s Extraordinary StoryHave you read James McBride’s The Color of Water? Written in the 1990s, it’s been a best seller ever since. McBride followed it up with…Mar 26, 2022Mar 26, 2022
David PotashChanging One’s SpotsEric Weiner, an inquisitive grump, is a reporter who successfully made the transition from journalism to best-selling book author. His…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
David PotashPositive BrillianceEric Idle, a founding member of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, is a special sort of genius — the kind that would run from the label while…Mar 15, 2022Mar 15, 2022
David PotashLearning From SommeliersLearning on one’s own is tough. The pandemic is an outstanding reminder that we need guidance, practice, encouragement and criticism to…Feb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022
David PotashThe Strengths and Scars of an Extraordinary ChildhoodMy father and I recently had a phone conversation about books. A fan of mystery novels, he politely voiced a lack of interest in some…Jan 25, 2022Jan 25, 2022
David PotashWar & SurvivalWhen we think about war, we want to find heroes and villains, to craft lessons of morality. The violence and horrors of war demand that we…Jan 9, 2022Jan 9, 2022
David PotashMexican Gothic — A Horrific TreatTraditional gothic novels have never been my cup of tea. Sure, it’s interesting when the screw is turned or there’s a flash of a caped…Jan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022
David PotashAn Outrageous ResolutionTo resolve, to make a resolution, a firm decision, a commitment.Jan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022