In all of the five years that I’ve been reviewing books, 2023 has to be the one where I’ve looked at the strangest titles ever. I’ve read at least two of them this year. Now, I can add another one to that list, and it’s an older one. It’s called The Ballad of Peckham RyeContinue reading “The Ballad of Peckham Rye Book Review”
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There There Book Review
I’ve read plenty of books by indigenous authors, but none of them dealt with the lives of urban Native Americans. Plus, I will be honest and say that I didn’t really know that group even existed. This gap was the reason why Tommy Orange – an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes ofContinue reading “There There Book Review”
Last Light: A Collection of Short Stories Book Review
Disclosure: I was given an electronic copy of the story by the author and Henry Roi in exchange for an honest review. With Halloween coming up, I figured it was time to read something on the spookier side. Recently, I came across the book Last Light: A Collection of Short Stories by Chris Coppel. Normally,Continue reading “Last Light: A Collection of Short Stories Book Review”
The Flight of Celestial Race Horses Book Review
In all my years spent reading, I’ve read some books that were indeed bizarre. These include Vita Nostra by Marina and Sergei Dyachenko and Transcendence by Shay Savage. Today, I can now add another title to that group: The Flight of Celestial Horses by Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, the former president and current Chairman of the People’sContinue reading “The Flight of Celestial Race Horses Book Review”
The Giver of Stars Book Review
Over the years, I’ve come to accept that some books might resemble others in a variety of ways. They might cover the same topic and/or contain similar scenes. This is often a coincidence. What matters is how the titles stand out from each other. And there’s the saga of The Book Woman of Troublesome CreekContinue reading “The Giver of Stars Book Review”
Oppenheimer Movie Review
July 21st, 2023 will no doubt go down as one of the most important dates in cinema history. Not only were two of the most highly anticipated movies of the year released, but also they were critical and commercial successes. One was Barbie, and the other was Oppenheimer. The latter directed by Christopher Nolan isContinue reading “Oppenheimer Movie Review”
Blue Beetle Movie Review
Superhero shows are everywhere. They are inescapable. There are always shows based on Batman, Spiderman, Avengers, Justice League, etc.,. Then, last week, another one arrived in the form of the Blue Beetle – a superhero that I’ve never heard of until I started seeing the previews for this year’s flick Blue Beetle directed by AngelContinue reading “Blue Beetle Movie Review”
149 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best
*I know that some are adaptations, but that’s besides the point. I can’t believe that I’m now approaching my 150th review. Additionally, I’m going to be celebrating my 5th Anniversary of reviewing novels in October, and I’ve got a something special plan for that. Just like before, I will rate each of the 149 booksContinue reading “149 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best”
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek Book Review
As someone who has worked in libraries for many years, I will always get my hands on books about librarians. There are plenty of titles about this line of work, so they have to find some way to stand out from the rest. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson does justContinue reading “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek Book Review”
Writers & Lovers Book Review
There’s always a book about the life of a writer, how being young sucks, and/or both. Some may come off with the oh-woe-is-me mentality. I guess some of it is warranted, but others are smart enough to focus on the actions of the protagonists. Writers & Lovers by Lily King is a case of theContinue reading “Writers & Lovers Book Review”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 