ARIA v. Savage: Fiction, Non-Fiction, and the First Amendment
Whether non-fiction books are entitled to the same sales tax exemption as fiction books is a dispute that has been simmering for years, resulting in a federal civil rights lawsuit […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Putting Down Roots: Fully Rooted opens a second location
Suddenly, as if overnight, I woke up to find RI’s once barren tree limbs dressed in dazzling white, pink and yellow blossoms, and café baristas setting out patio furniture. For […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: The ups and downs of recent years served as a prompt for you to reevaluate what is important to you. Unexpected results from prior actions change your future direction. The […]
#ME THREE, An Alternate Review by Richard J. Griffin*
After having a delicious pre-theater meal at Cafe Cazzata (try the Chicken Bocchino, it’s to die for) with my life partner, Troy, we decided to jet over to historic Woonsocket, […]
Book Review: Jeff Danielian’s Remnants of a Former Time
Jeff Danielian does something a little different for his third volume of poetry. He digs deep into his archived writing, adding 40 poems (which he dubs “Ramblings of a Man […]
Earth Needs Dusting
The last ice piles finally melted back to reveal more than a little bit of trash marring the face of our fair state. Luckily, there are local organizations willing to […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: The key word in your life these days is conversation. That’s many conversations with significant others, authority figures, friends, lovers and enemies. You’re going strong and are able to voice […]
That’s Just Super: A rundown for the top 5 best and worst Marvel movies
The explosion of superhero movies has been an absolute dream come true for those of us who used to get punched for thinking Spider-Man was cool. Marvel Studios seems unstoppable, and […]
Calling All Bibliophiles: New PVD book festival arrives in Downcity
From seasoned authors to aspiring writers to book-lovers young and old, hundreds are expected to celebrate the inaugural year of the Providence Book Festival being held April 26 and 27. […]
Cannabis Books: A Very Short, Opinionated List
I emphasize history, politics and personal experience. Books on science and pharmacology grow quickly out of date. I don’t know anything about horticulture. Science and Medicine • The Health Effects […]