Hi Everybody! The latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, guest Dr. Deb Miller and I discuss how we would adapt her book Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness as a Broadway show. We talk about how it has already been adapted for the International Memoir Writers Association’s MemoirContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness”
Category Archives: Non-Fiction
Finding Dorothy Book Review
Whenever I talk about my to-be-read pile, I often joke that it’s 3-4 years long. In truth, I have an extremely long list that I’ve been adding to since I started reviewing books. They often come from people who recommend me titles, or they are ones that I found on my own. One novel thatContinue reading “Finding Dorothy Book Review”
Wuthering Heights 1939 Movie Review
Today, I will begin my 12-part series of looking at every available adaptation of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Now, there are several versions and retellings, but I was able to whittle it down to 11 because they could be found on DVD, YouTube, or in the movie theater. Part 1 will focus on theContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 1939 Movie Review”
Defector in Paradise Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. When people think of political action thrillers, they usually bring up Brad Thor. He has a great blend of suspense and political intrigue due to his experience in the Department of HomelandContinue reading “Defector in Paradise Book Review”
Lost My Mind Here Someplace: A Memoir Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an eARC of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses kidnapping, drugging, domestic abuse, and trauma. Back in my Six Days in Detox review, I mentioned that I’ve read plenty of harrowing tales that stayed in my mind because of howContinue reading “Lost My Mind Here Someplace: A Memoir Book Review”
Wuthering Heights Book Review
In September 2024, it was announced that Emerald Fennell was going to adapt Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. In addition, she had cast Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie as Catherine. Both announcements received negative attention from literary and film circles for a variety of reasons. Since that movie is going to be releasedContinue reading “Wuthering Heights Book Review”
Getting Lost on My Way: Self-Discovery on Ireland’s Backroads Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review briefly mentions depression and suicide. A couple of weeks ago, I went to two Ireland study abroad reunion events hosted by my college. It was a lot of fun.Continue reading “Getting Lost on My Way: Self-Discovery on Ireland’s Backroads Book Review”
A Palindrome: A Universal Theme of Life, Growth, Maturity, and Agedness Book Review
Full disclosure: The author of the book that I am about to review is a patron at a library that I work at. All of the opinions stated in this review are solely mine. I’ve read plenty of memoirs in the past from both celebrities and ordinary people. A lot of these people tend toContinue reading “A Palindrome: A Universal Theme of Life, Growth, Maturity, and Agedness Book Review”
The Road to Yesterday: A Memoir Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an advanced reader’s copy of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. Grief memoirs can go many ways. It can help people overcome sadness from the tragedy that occurred. It also creates windows for readers to see what it’s like for those going through a certainContinue reading “The Road to Yesterday: A Memoir Book Review”
249 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best
*I know that some are adaptations and original movies, but that’s besides the point. Wow! I’m now approaching my 250th review. I’ve been grateful to have this website and to review books and movies of many kinds. I plan on continuing to post reviews as long as possible. Just like before, I will rate eachContinue reading “249 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 