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Ben S. Dutka

figured it all out too late. He got his degree in Psychology and realized years later that he wanted to write for a living. He now has 16+ years of digital and print journalism experience and currently entertains an ongoing love affair with the greatest literary classics (he savored every page of "War and Peace" and thought it could've been longer, and he will finish Proust's "In Search of Lost Time"). He also loves crossword puzzles, tennis, the outdoors, and working on numerous novels. One of these days, one will get picked up...and when it does, the world will make a little more sense.

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Ben S. Dutka

Miscellany

5 Healthy lunches for the time-crunched crowd

Yeah, it's tough. Eating properly while on the run is a constant hurdle for those who put a premium on health. Work is as demanding as ever and you have less time than ever before. What to do? Well, here are some simple, tasty and healthy options for the busy professional…
Ben S. Dutka
January 12, 2016
Nonfiction

A Better Tomorrow: 3 Books that Can Change the World

In the words of the musical that wowed America Thursday night, “Don’t bring me no bad news.” It seems like that’s all we see in the headlines lately, but Odyssey Bookshop has the balm that heals: their selection of “Books that Can Change the World.” First opened in 1963, Odyssey…
Ben S. Dutka
December 4, 2015
Nonfiction

Unique Writing: 3 Books That Offer Fresh Forms of Prose

Tired of the same old, narrative style? This week we offer three books that dive deeper and offer fresh prose styles, thanks to recommendations from our friends at City Lights Books in San Francisco. These books brilliantly employ unique methods of writing to bring their stories to life. One of…
Ben S. Dutka
October 9, 2015
Fiction

Shelfies from The Booksmith Brings Out our Inner Explorer

The exploration of ourselves and our world is precisely what makes life worth living. A rich tapestry of personal and geographical discovery molds us into the individuals we become, and ultimately allows us to amass valuable memories. That is why we're honoring Space Exploration Day and offering three new books that…
Ben S. Dutka
July 27, 2015
Fiction

Books for TV Addicts: Fans of The Blacklist need a summer fix

In the past year, I had to watch the disappearance of three great shows I really enjoyed: Forever, Manhattan Love Story, and State of Affairs. Sadly, Downton Abbey will end after Season 6 and we're still waiting on the next season of Sherlock. I still have Castle, which is great, but dating back to the days…
Ben S. Dutka
June 20, 2015
Miscellany

Top 5 summer honeymoon locales for book lovers

Just call us the wedding destination for book lovers. We had you covered with literary wedding ideas, wedding cakes and wedding dresses. Now we have the ultimate suggestion--fabulous honeymoon destinations for book lovers! We know that you chose a squeeze who loves to read as much as you do. So…
Ben S. Dutka
June 9, 2015