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 Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket Book Review

There are plenty of books that have been cited as an influence to other works. However, what people don’t realize is that any material can inspire other stories, regardless of how good or bad it is. An example of this is Edgar Allan Poe’s only novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket publishedContinue reading “The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket 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”

Interview with Patricia Leavy

Hello Everyone, We have something special for you all on Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything today. We have award-winning author Patricia Leavy on today. She is the author of the new book Cinematic Destinies. You can see my interview with her down below. Emily: What inspired the “Red Carpet Romance” series? Patricia: ItContinue reading “Interview with Patricia Leavy”

Cinematic Destinies Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given an advance reader’s copy of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. Romance novels can be predictable. I’ve talked about this in my review of I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella. However, it’s not inherently a bad thing. Sometimes, readers want feel-good stories to balanceContinue reading “Cinematic Destinies Book Review”

Adapt Me Podcast – The File on H.

Hi Everybody! The latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, returning guest Dash Silva and I discuss how we would adapt The File on H. by Albania’s leading literary figure Ismail Kadare into a movie/musical. We talk about its universal and specific at the same time while having lengthy diatribesContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – The File on H.”

In Deadly Company Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given an electronic advanced reader’s copy of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. I love a good murder mystery. I’m always intrigued by crime, the culprit, and how the narrative plays out. Also, I like dark comedies. The more absurd the situation, the better. Today’s subjectContinue reading “In Deadly Company Book Review”

The File on H. Book Review

Lately, I’ve been trying to read more works by international authors. Earlier this year, I dipped my toes by looking at Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami – your favorite author’s favorite author. Recently, I had the chance to read The File on H. by Ismail Kadare – Albania’s leading literary figure. It’s a fine novelContinue reading “The File on H. Book Review”

Anywhen Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Book Publicity Services in exchange for an honest review. There’s no denying that the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969 was one of the most celebrated music festivals in history. It brought tons of people together to listen to theContinue reading “Anywhen Book Review”

American Shaolin – Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China Book Review

Content warning: this review discusses white privilege and sex. I’ve read a few travel books so far, but there’s one subgenre that I haven’t looked into until now: the rich white person travelogue. This type usually involves a rich white person (a lot of the time it’s an American or British man), and they goContinue reading “American Shaolin – Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China Book Review”