Blood in the board room: thrillers of the capitalist persuasion

Article Abstract:

Books that use businesses as the main setting are often marketed as financial thrillers, but have nothing new to offer readers. The plots often seem like the authors followed a recipe that includes untrustworthy characters and manipulative action. Five current books are evaluated.

Financial services industry, Financial services, Portrayals

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Memories and invention

Article Abstract:

An author describes how he wrote a book about a long-time friendship from his memories only. He later found a diary that included stories he related in the book and found that, while his memories were incomplete, he did not need the information from the diary to write his book.

Usage, Column, Diaries, Authorship, Autobiographical memory

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Travel

Article Abstract:

Books that describe travels of authors through Asia, Africa, Turkey, Italy, France and Vietnam are recommended reading. The narratives describe the experiences of the author on the particular trip. One trip is conducted on motorbike, while another takes place on horseback.

Travel, Bibliography

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