It has occurred to me that I have never reviewed a biography on this website. I am going to remedy this with analyzing Tesla: Inventor of the Modern by Richard Munson – a great level-headed biography of the inventor Nikola Tesla. What makes a great biography? I will tell you. Since a biography is aContinue reading “Tesla: Inventor of the Modern Book Review”
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Book Reviews From the Vault: The Vampire of Maple Town
Fairy tales are some of the most timeless stories that we hear in our lifetimes. This explains why various media still revamp them into modern adaptations. The Vampire of Maple Town by Kane McLoughlin continues this tribute, but does it stand out? Let’s find out! Full disclosure: The author of the book that I amContinue reading “Book Reviews From the Vault: The Vampire of Maple Town”
The Great Alone Book Review
I rarely watch soap operas on a voluntary basis because they rely on over-the-top dramatics, dialogue, and acting, and there is only so much that I can take. This excessiveness can also be seen in books like the Twilight series. However, since novels allow extensive insight into the characters’ mindsets as they deal with theContinue reading “The Great Alone Book Review”
One Day in December Book Review
I usually don’t read romantic holiday stories. They tend to get really corny and clichéd, and they are very predictable. In other words, they feel like Hallmark movies. If I were to read one, I would be making fun of it right off the bat. Recently, however, I discovered a romantic holiday book that IContinue reading “One Day in December Book Review”
Book Reviews From the Vault: A Man Called Ove
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman contains one of the most memorable curmudgeons in modern literature. Check out why Ove works as an anti-hero here! In many books, there are protagonists, who may come off as despicable, crabby, picky, etc., in other words, an anti-hero. Readers love to hate them, yet making these charactersContinue reading “Book Reviews From the Vault: A Man Called Ove”
The Four Sworn: Summer Solstice Book Review
Full disclosure: I was guided to this particular title based on the recommendation of a good friend of mine in exchange for an honest review. Writing a sequel to a book is never easy; it can make or break a series. The author has to create more situations for their characters in order to allowContinue reading “The Four Sworn: Summer Solstice Book Review”
Book Reviews From the Vault: Dear Fahrenheit 451, Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks
Dear Fahrenheit 451, Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks by Annie Spence was probably the most fun I ever had while reading. I laughed and learned a lot while reading the letters she wrote to the books that impacted her the most. I wanted to challenge myself while doing this review, so I hope youContinue reading “Book Reviews From the Vault: Dear Fahrenheit 451, Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks”
The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity: How Modern Culture is Robbing Billions of People of Happiness Book Review
Once in a while, there comes a book that divides readers. Some people would think it is the most wonderful book in the entire world, and others would think it is not what it’s cracked up to be. The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity: How Modern Culture is Robbing Billions of People ofContinue reading “The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity: How Modern Culture is Robbing Billions of People of Happiness Book Review”
Book Reviews From the Vault: Kill the Farm Boy
Kill the Farm Boy is still a title that I chant every now and then, especially to the tune of “Kill the wabbit!”. Does the book fulfill the title’s high expectations? Find out here! You know how there is always that one book whose title is so interesting that you have to read it? ThatContinue reading “Book Reviews From the Vault: Kill the Farm Boy”
The Widow Book Review
There are plenty of books that utilize multiple narrators. This device helps the book to be more balanced, in terms of perspectives. This is especially useful in both the suspense and mystery genres. Sometimes, however, this can be misused, as in supporting characters can be given too much attention, or the main character is notContinue reading “The Widow Book Review”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 