Oh boy, this book… I’ve heard of this book before but in name only, and so I went in totally blind to the story. Usually I look at books created by those with ‘celebrity status’ (and yes, I believe directing one of the most favorited–sans the last season–T.V. series in existence qualifies you for that) […]
Book Review: City of Thieves Read More »
I have a conflicted opinion on memoirs. At the heart of it, I have never read a memoir I did not thoroughly enjoy. Perhaps, because it deals with real people, it’s easier for me to sift through the stories I would find interesting and those I would not. However, memoirs are not the same as
Book Review: Educated: a Memoir Read More »
As a child, I could read anything. As a teenager, I could read anything with an interesting story. As an adult, I can read read anything with an interesting story… So long as the writing is well written. Much like discovering your favorite childhood snack tastes like plastic or that the overcrowded waterpark off the
“Her bowels turned to water” Read More »
Summary: A story about a family that catches fire in the sun Joanna remembers vividly the moment her daughter burned alive. It was a hot September day in Illinois. School had just started a few weeks ago but the summer heat still lingered, even as the leaves began to color with sunset hues of yellow
Working Story: We Burn at Dawn Read More »
It has been awhile since I’ve been gripped so mercilessly by a book, you know the ones where you can’t seem to put it down? I finished this book in 24 hours (with a bit of sleep in between). I can’t even begin to describe the nuance that Kate integrated into her storytelling, nuance that
First Book Review of 2026: My Dark Vanessa Read More »
