Tag Archives: books

Twilight at Twenty: A Reader’s “Never Say Never” Journey

Posted on September 26, 2025 by jfkaufmann

How a teenage vampire romance cracked my literary shell and led me to my own stories This October marks two decades since Stephenie Meyer’s novel Twilight was published — and quickly became a global phenomenon. There was nothing about it … Continue reading →

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Quiet People – An Homage to Introverts

Posted on September 22, 2025 by jfkaufmann

A few weeks ago, I was invited to write a personal perspective for my former magazine—on any topic of my choosing. The request arrived just after a brief but intense immersion in the world of extroverts, and I was craving … Continue reading →

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The Divine Wind

Posted on August 15, 2025 by jfkaufmann

During the 13th century, the Mongols tried to invade Japan not once, but twice, in 1274 and 1281. After the conquest of China in 1230 and Korea in the following year, Kublai Khan turned his attention to Japan, which was … Continue reading →

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The Never Witch by JP McLean

Posted on August 6, 2025 by jfkaufmann

I had the pleasure of reading The Never Witch in its final stage before the official launch on September 16, 2025. As a great admirer of JP McLean’s work, I was eager to read her latest novel. It’s the first … Continue reading →

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2023 in books: “Meh.”

Posted on December 18, 2023 by jfkaufmann

This parting year was a bland reading experience. I couldn’t pick out more than a few books that made a lasting impression on me. I re-read a lot, though, which gave me some balance. I kicked off my 2023 reading … Continue reading →

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