Review: You Only Live …

At the end of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, James Bond loses the love of his life. Falling into a downward spiral of depression and loneliness, James loses his fire, his will to live, and perhaps, his job.

On one last assignment to see if he has anything left, in You Only Live Twice, by Ian …

Poplar Forest: Summer …

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It is clear to most that the politicians of today are no where near the caliber of our Founding Fathers, and we have been reminded of this fact quite frequently during this campaign season. For example, even John F. Kennedy knew where to tip his hat: in 1962 the former President was …

Review: On Her Majesty’s …

Of the Bond books I’ve read so far, I would have to say that On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, by Ian Fleming, is one of his best.

This book encompasses a lot for changes for Bond. Picking up Bond’s life after Thunderball, Bond is about ready to quit his job as a 00 after …