Books & Authors

Indian Larry Chopper Shaman Review

12 Apr 2010

Details: Category: Books & Authors; Written by Bryan Harley; Hits: 972

“Indian Larry Chopper Shaman” by Dave Nichols snares the reader with a powerful, eloquent introduction that grabs you like a fish on a hook and then takes readers on an enlightening ride through the life of one of the most enigmatic characters of the motorcycle industry, a gentleman given the name Larry DeSmedt at birth but who evolved into the larger-than-life persona that was Indian Larry.

It was refreshing to read a motorcycle industry-related book that wasn’t strictly nuts and bolts. To read the rest of the article: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/415/6604/Motorcycle-Article/Indian-Larry-Chopper-Shaman-Review.aspx

Brotherhood of treachery and murder

06 Mar 2010

Details: Category: Books & Authors; Written by Paul Legall; Hits: 765

True-crime story of slayings of eight Bandidos members offers fascinating glimpse

The Prohibition Gastro and Oyster Bar on Queen Street East in Toronto would never be mistaken for a literary salon. The clientele consists mostly of young males who are more interested in babes and booze than books. To read the rest of the article: http://www.thespec.com/Entertainment/Books/article/733631

Motorcycles And Sweetgrass

04 Mar 2010

Details: Category: Books & Authors; Written by Susan G. Cole; Hits: 798

(Authot) Drew Hayden Taylor’s got no qualms about poking fun at his native roots, and that’s what makes Motorcycles And Sweetgrass such a pleasure. It’s playful yet soulful, with a narrative that keeps those pages turning.

John, an outrageously attractive blond biker whose eyes change colour as often as he changes his last name, heads to Otter Lake ready to get into mischief.

To read the rest of the article: http://www.nowtoronto.com/books/story.cfm?content=173926

Book Review: Motorcycle Dream Garages

04 Mar 2010

Details: Category: Books & Authors; Written by Bikes in the Fast Lane; Hits: 757

Motorcycle Dream Garages by Lee Klancher is one of those books that any motorcycle lover should have on his or her coffee table. As you can probably guess, it's a coffee table book full of beautiful, full color photos of motorcycle garages coupled with a good and easy reading description and history of the garages..
To read the rest of the article: http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/book-review-motorcycle-dream-garages.htm

Author Adelle Laudan launches new store!

11 Feb 2010

Details: Category: Books & Authors; Written by Suzie Healey; Hits: 627

Fellow BDB Business partner and one of our favourite people, Author, Adelle Laudan has opened a new webstore at CafePress.ca. Find something for the "Rebel" on your gift list at http://cafepress.ca/adellelaudan