I originally intended to write a First Glance about this novel but in all honesty there is not much to glean about this book from the cover/back… Read more “Blood Meridian: An Interlude”
Book Riot’s 2018 Read Harder Challenge
This year, I have a few challenges I am considering as a reader. One, I want to read far more – so instead of 50 books, my… Read more “Book Riot’s 2018 Read Harder Challenge”
Things Fall Apart: A Review
Wow. This book has floored me. There is so much to unpack here. Chinua Achebe creates this clan, the Umuofia, who are at once foreign and familiar.… Read more “Things Fall Apart: A Review”
Red Rising: A Review
Last night, I listened to my boyfriend, Tim, greet our friends at the door as I was changing. It was the premier of Game of Thrones season… Read more “Red Rising: A Review”
Red Rising: First Glance
What is it about the underdog that is so appealing? Why are there countless stories about the underdog succeeding against, by all accounts, a vastly superior being?… Read more “Red Rising: First Glance”
Big Little Lies: A Review
Wow. Let me just say first off that if anyone has any kind of reservations about reading this book, do not. Go out and get it. Stop… Read more “Big Little Lies: A Review”
The Couple Next Door: A Review
This is one of those books that leaves you questioning your life choices. Not because the content requires much reflection beyond “Why was this a choice?” More… Read more “The Couple Next Door: A Review”
The Master and Margarita: First Glance
I received this as a gift from my wonderful friend Vita. We were excitedly conversing about novels and she brought this up as something she has been… Read more “The Master and Margarita: First Glance”
Everything I Never Told You: A Review
I had seen this book in a lot of lists and kept wanting to read it but it kept getting put on the back burner for other… Read more “Everything I Never Told You: A Review”
The Princess Diarist: A Review
This is something that all Star Wars fans should read, or listen to. As someone who grew up with Star Wars and looked at Leia as someone… Read more “The Princess Diarist: A Review”