MadelineThey say “write what you know”. This is why there are movies about script writers and books about writers. And I am sick and tired of these cliches. If I had paid any attention to …
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Neil Gaiman, the author of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, is that whimsical writer who has a very unique tone and few other authors can mimic. Although he has worked on a …
Deacon King Kong: No Good Murder, Drugs, and Church
Deacon King Kong starts with a no good murder of a drug dealer. The book title implies ties to the church, so what does a murder of a drug dealer have to do with the …
Americanah: The Various Tastes Of Being Black
Once again, Americanah and it’s various tastes of being black is a book that was never on my radar, but came across my read list because of book club. When it comes down to it …
Ready Player Two: The Rushed Version Of The First Book
Ready Player One was, not only my favorite book of the mid 2010s, but many of people in the US. It was just a matter of time until the movie came out and the sequel …
Oryx and Crake: Atwood’s Imagination Is The Palahniuk I Have Been Craving
I am a huge Chuck Palahniuk fan and I have recently been disappointed by the lack of quality writing since the early 2000s. I also loved Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Once I read it, a …
American Dirt: A Startling And Hopeful Story
American Dirt is probably one of the most powerful books I have read in the recent past. It was a startling and hopeful story of a mother and son’s escape from the Mexican cartel. As …
The Four Winds: Another Devastating Story From Kristin Hannah
The Four Winds is reminiscent of one of Kristin Hannah’s most famous book and another devastating story, The Nightingale, one of my favorite books of all time. The Four Winds starts in Texas during the …
The Most Fun We Ever Had: A Family Adventure
The Most Fun We Ever Had is a familiar family adventure not unlike many of Kristin Hannah’s books, one of my favorites. The story goes back and forth between the past and the current times …
Tales Of The City: A Guide To The City I Love
Tales of the City acts as a discrete guide to the city I love. It is a book about the family you make and the star of the show is the heart of the city …