The Brass Check

The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism by Upton Sinclair Lulu.com (1 January 2019) Amazon The Brass Check is Upton Sinclair's account of journalism as an industry, published in 1919. The term "brass check" refers to money given secretly to journalists for their service, as a sort of pay-for-play racket of the media ecosystem … Continue reading The Brass Check →

Morning in the Burned House

Morning in the Burned House: Poems by Margaret Atwood Ecco Press (5 September 2023) Amazon What's it about?: A collection of poems by legendary novelist, poet, and literary critic Margaret Atwood. The subject matter and themes have to do with grief, growth, and the loss of innocence, themes that are often found in her works. … Continue reading Morning in the Burned House →