Reviews - The Taborian https://thetaborian.com Sharing written works from all walks of life. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:18:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/thetaborian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Site-Icon-purple.png?fit=30%2C32&ssl=1 Reviews - The Taborian https://thetaborian.com 32 32 222209102 Book Review: Red Clay https://thetaborian.com/book-review-red-clay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=book-review-red-clay https://thetaborian.com/book-review-red-clay/#respond Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:56:10 +0000 https://thetaborian.com/?p=7910 In Red Clay, Charles B. Fancher delivers a beautifully crafted work of historical fiction that is as emotionally resonant as it is narratively compelling.

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]]> https://thetaborian.com/book-review-red-clay/feed/ 0 7910 The Collection: Chapter 1 | Mingus Ah Um https://thetaborian.com/art-in-sound-mingus-ah-um/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=art-in-sound-mingus-ah-um Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:12:46 +0000 https://thetaborian.com/?page_id=7281 The Collection: Chapter 1 | Mingus Ah Um The Collection is an audio essay exploring a son’s journey through his late father’s records—connecting through music and reflecting on its meaning.  Click on the image to listen. Youtube Membership Purchase  ...

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]]> 7281 1984 https://thetaborian.com/issue-2024-11-1984/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=issue-2024-11-1984 Sat, 31 May 2025 14:21:20 +0000 https://thetaborian.com/?page_id=6270 Membership Login Forum Search The Collection:Chapter 81984 By Amari Pleasant Share Essays Eeriness is the aura that sweeps out the speakers. A mosaic of anguish illustrated through solemn instrumentation…punctuated by sobering groans, gravely bass strums, moody keys, and grimacing whimpers....

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]]> 6270 Monk’s Dream https://thetaborian.com/issue-2025-03-monks-dream/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=issue-2025-03-monks-dream Sat, 30 Nov 2024 17:09:57 +0000 https://thetaborian.com/?page_id=5730 Membership Login Forum Search The Collection:Chapter 9Monk’s Dream By Amari Pleasant Share Essays Over the past weeks, I have gained a great appreciation of the American cultural masterpiece known as Jazz.  My dad’s collection is diverse but has a heavier...

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]]> 5730 Bumpin’ https://thetaborian.com/issue-2024-10-bumpin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=issue-2024-10-bumpin Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:47:08 +0000 https://thetaborian.com/?page_id=5500 Membership Login Forum Search The Collection:Chapter 7Bumpin’ By Amari Pleasant Share Essays A silhouette of a man clinching a cigarette between his fingers on his right hand adorns the dark album cover. A blue glow illuminates his head and smoke...

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]]> 5500 Make Way for Dionne Warwick https://thetaborian.com/issue-2024-09-the-collection-make-way-for-dionne-warwick/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=issue-2024-09-the-collection-make-way-for-dionne-warwick Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:51:49 +0000 https://thetaborian.com/?page_id=5311 Membership Login Forum Search The Collection:Chapter 6Make Way For Dionne Warwick By Amari Pleasant Share Essays On a chilly night, I relax on the sofa while sipping a mug of warm ginger and turmeric tea. I stare at three images...

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]]> 5311 The Collection: Time Out https://thetaborian.com/issue-2024-08-the-collection-time-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=issue-2024-08-the-collection-time-out Sun, 25 Aug 2024 23:10:40 +0000 https://thetaborian.com/?page_id=5118 Membership Login Forum Search The Collection:Chapter 5Time Out By Amari Pleasant Share Essays After placing the Super Fly album back on the shelf, I randomly pull another album from the shelf. Instantly, the album cover draws me in with its...

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]]> 5118 The Collection: Super Fly https://thetaborian.com/issue-2024-07-the-collection-super-fly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=issue-2024-07-the-collection-super-fly Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:43:15 +0000 https://thetaborian.com/?page_id=4853 Membership Login Forum Search The Collection:Chapter 4Super Fly By Amari Pleasant Share Essays The sensation of fondness fills my body as I look at the somewhat worn album cover. Super Fly written in yellow font appears in the bottom left...

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]]> 4853 The Collection: Caught Up https://thetaborian.com/issue-2024-04-the-collection-caught-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=issue-2024-04-the-collection-caught-up Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:52:57 +0000 https://thetaborian.com/?page_id=3839 Membership Login Forum Search The Collection:Chapter 3Caught Up By Amari Pleasant Share Essays With my feet resting on a brown ottoman bench, I take a sip of rum from the Glencairn glass that rests between my lips. A familiar smooth...

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]]> 3839 The Collection: freeflight https://thetaborian.com/issue-2024-03-the-collection-freeflight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=issue-2024-03-the-collection-freeflight Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:06:44 +0000 https://thetaborian.com/staging/5461/?page_id=3334 Membership Login Forum Search The Collection:Chapter 2freeflight By Amari Pleasant Share Essays “Recorded in performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival – admad jamal – freeflight,” my eyes read from top to bottom of the album cover. To the left of...

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