The decadence of Roman emperors
Emperors of Rome: Ruling Ancient Rome, by Mary Beard There’s an old joke: What did the Roman say when his wife was eaten by a lion? Gladiator. The queen classicist,…
Meredith Cummings : Travel the world — through books
This review was first published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Aug. 27, 2023 Summer is waning but adventure doesn’t have to. Check out these travel books before closing out summer with…
Cool Summer Beach Reads
Fourth of July weekend is the best time to find a good beach towel, a nice grassy area and a big glass of water before settling in with a great read. Here are some old, new and classic titles our InReview contributors recommend!
Review: Ann Hood’s new YA novel finds hope in mourning
It’s a difficult thing to say that a book about a child with depression who has attempted suicide is an enjoyable read — yet that’s how author Ann Hood makes the unthinkable happen.
Review: Nicole Chung’s new memoir chronicles healthcare and grief
“A LIVING REMEDY” By Nicole Chung HarperCollins ($29.99) This review was first published June 12, 2023 in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Nicole Chung saw no one in her overwhelmingly white Oregon…
Review: Finding her Happy Place
This review originally appeared in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 30, 2023 A reader would be wise to get the name of a therapist before they pick up the latest novel…
Review: Where faith and celebrity meet, what does real freedom look like?
This review first appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette March 26, 2023. BECOMING FREE INDEED: MY STORY OF DISENGAGING FAITH FROM FEAR” By Jinger Duggar Vuolo, Thomas Nelson ($29.99) When Jinger…
Review: For a young Chinese American, our hearts are missing in action
This was first published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Oct. 2, 2022 Some books are great because there is a plot twist down the road and that road is a fun…
Review: Reading between the cracks
First Published August 21, 2022, 6:37am in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette website. “A LETTER IN THE WALL” book review By Eileen Brill, Sparkpress ($16.95) It’s 1971 and Joan Dumann is in…
Bryce Hospital (the Alabama State Hospital for the Insane)
This photograph first appeared on Medium Oct. 4, 2021 As Halloween approaches, The old Bryce Hospital sits empty, under construction. Tuscaloosa, Oct. 4, 2021. Formerly known as the Alabama State…
Something That Can’t Be Forgotten
A decade after the April 27, 2011, tornado, its scars still rest with those who experienced it. Tuscaloosa after the 2011 tornado that killed 53 people and injured more than…
In challenging circumstances, students write first draft of history
This originally appeared March 26, 2020 in the Society of Professional Journalists Quill magazine and online. He was about to begin dress rehearsals for the school play. Sam Shelenberger, a…
What I learned in my great American newsroom trip
This was originally published Sept. 22, 2018 in the Society of Professional Journalists Quill magazine and its website. I pulled up to my home in Alabama with my car covered…
Observations and innovations from a year on the road in American newsrooms
This article was originally published on What’s New In Publishing Jan. 7, 2019 As I enjoy holiday cheer and gather with friends and family, a piece of my heart is…
Hurricane Michael approaches Rosemary Beach
You could tell the birds knew a hurricane was coming. Taken outside the legendary Pearl Hotel.
I just drove 10,000 miles and visited dozens of newsrooms to chronicle journalism in America.
This article was originally published on Medium and other sites. One year ago this week — Sunshine Week — I set out to chronicle journalism in America in 2017 by driving 10,000 miles. As…
Christi Parsons: White House Correspondent
This article was originally published in the summer 2017 issue of Tuscaloosa Magazine as a part of their Six Intriguing People feature. Christi Parsons has interviewed many celebrities and politicians…
Anti-President Trump rally, The University of Alabama, November 2016
After the Iron Bowl football game, students staged a protest of Donald Trump’s policies outside Bryant-Denny Stadium. Anti-President Trump rally, The University of Alabama, November 2016 Anti-President Trump rally, The…
Candidate Donald Trump rally, Anaheim, May, 2016
Gallery of photos from outside Anaheim Convention Center.
Recovery and Resilience
This article was originally published on March 11, 2016 in Alabama Alumni Magazine. In those immediate hours of shock, Mayor Walter Maddox remembers one of the first phone calls he…
Recreating a church mural meant hours of math, research and painting for one local artist
K.C. Cook This article was originally posted on January 4, 2016 on al.com. When K.C. Cook Hayes took on the job of restoring frescos first painted in 1901 at First…
Rejuvenating Retreat
This article was originally published in the winter of 2014 in Lookout Alabama Magazine. DeSoto State Park offers a wide range of lodging options, giving guests of all stripes –…
Canyon Grill’s perfect mix of fine foods and casual atmosphere makes the restaurant worth the drive
This article was originally published in the fall of 2014 in Lookout Alabama Magazine. If not for the chef’s coat, Jason Greer’s boyish looks might have first-time visitors to Canyon…
