I can’t believe it’s here, but reader, this is my 300th review! I started reading and thinking critically of books, movies, and television shows 8 years ago, and I have never looked back. I’ve encountered a true variety of titles from a woman traveling to Antarctica to find herself to a former president of Turkmenistan’sContinue reading “Rosemary’s Baby Book Review”
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299 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best
*I know that some are adaptations and original movies, but that’s besides the point. Wow! I’ve been reviewing books, movies, and television shows for 8 years now, and I can’t believe that I’m now approaching my 300th review! I’ve been grateful to have this website and to review media of many kinds. I plan onContinue reading “299 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best”
The Forest of Vanishing Stars Book Review
When I discussed Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly awhile back, I talked about some of the ways that one can stand out while writing stories involving World War II. It’s easy to get lost in those kinds of plots because of how vast they are in the historical fiction genre. Luckily, Kristin Harmel foundContinue reading “The Forest of Vanishing Stars Book Review”
Literary Travel – Michigan Edition Part One (Southern Michigan)
Hi Everybody, I’ve been traveling quite a lot within the last year all throughout my home state of Michigan. As a result, I have a bit of a backlog, but that ends with my 3-part edition of my “Literary Travel” series focusing on the Mitten State. All of the photos used were the ones IContinue reading “Literary Travel – Michigan Edition Part One (Southern Michigan)”
Bridget’s Gambit: A Saga of Family Enterprise in Gold Rush California Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I love learning about women who took the lead and blazed a path for future generations. After all, these tenacious women have always existed. I recently learned about someone who fit that mold perfectly. HerContinue reading “Bridget’s Gambit: A Saga of Family Enterprise in Gold Rush California Book Review”
The Silent Patient Book Review
I’ve read books that contain psychological and thriller aspects before. And yet, it’s only now that I’ve read a novel that has both. It’s not just any title, but it’s one that defines the term “psychological thriller.” You want to know what it is? It’s The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides – a gripping storyContinue reading “The Silent Patient Book Review”
The Truth About You: You’ll Never View Domestic Violence the Same Way Again 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. Although domestic violence is a sensitive topic, it has attracted a lot of curiosity. People have seen it in some form, so they have an idea what it entails. However, domestic abuseContinue reading “The Truth About You: You’ll Never View Domestic Violence the Same Way Again Book Review”
Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read tons of historical fiction novels set during World War II. Most of them usually take place in Europe and Asia. However, Allied and Axis bases were also in North Africa, andContinue reading “Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love Book Review “
Adapt Me Podcast – Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype
Hi Everybody, Howl like a wolf because the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, returning guest Jaylan Salah from The JayDays YouTube Channel and I discuss how we would adapt Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés as anContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype”
Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype Book Review
I’ve come across plenty of self-help books over the years, but I’ve rarely read ones that are geared towards women. The only one I can think of is Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness by Deb Miller, which covers how the author forged her own fairy tale and happily ever after. Recently, IContinue reading “Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype Book Review”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 