By the time James Swain begins writing a book, he typically has spent a couple of years thinking about his characters and their motivations. ...more

November 12, 2008

By the time James Swain begins writing a book, he typically has spent a couple of years thinking about his characters and their motivations. ...more

November 12, 2008

"The Necklace," by Cheryl Jarvis (Ballantine Books, $24) ...more

October 26, 2008

I have a book to recommend to those financial titans "working" on Wall Street. In "The Impulse Factor: Why Some of Us Play It Safe and Others Risk It All," by Nick Tasler (Fireside, $24.95), the director of research and development for TalentSmart offers an "innovative approach to better decision making." Think that could help up in New York City? Yes, me, too. Then again, you might want to check it for yourself if you are interested in what makes some people jump into new and possibly dangerous experiences while others prefer to think things through. ...more

October 5, 2008

To paraphrase the philosopher Keith Richards, it's better to walk before they make you run. Unfortunately for many, their jobs end before they can make a move, begin their transition to another job or establish self-employment. ...more

July 27, 2008

Summer reading doesn't have to be fluff - it just has to be good. And it probably should be something you won't mind being seen with poolside at the hotel, on the beach or aboard the plane. ...more

June 15, 2008

Motherhood: The wonder, the excitement, the sleepless nights spent wondering what you're supposed to do next. Insert baby books here. Three new manuals are on the market, each covering a different but equally important aspect of motherhood: the mom, the mom with baby and the baby. ...more

May 30, 2008

Film 'Becoming Jane,' biopic starring Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy; now in theaters ...more

September 4, 2007