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”
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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”
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator – Audiobook Narrator Edition – Eric Idle vs. Douglas Hodge
Over three years ago, I reviewed two Charlie and the Chocolate Factory audiobooks. One was narrated by Eric Idle, and the other was done by Douglas Hodge. I had such a fun time analyzing their narrations of the same story that today, I’m going to do the same thing, but with the 1972 sequel CharlieContinue reading “Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator – Audiobook Narrator Edition – Eric Idle vs. Douglas Hodge”
Dog Man Book Review
When I was a Children’s Librarian, my job was to know what the kids were reading. This allowed me to order titles that they wanted to read. One of the titles that I quickly knew was popular was Dog Man by Dav Pilkey – the same guy who wrote the Captain Underpants series. After readingContinue reading “Dog Man Book Review”
What Am I Reading – Chapter Thirty-Eight
Hi Everybody, I hope all of you had a great Labor Day weekend and a wonderful September! I certainly did, especially with my birthday being last week! I made schnitzel and spaetzle as well as went to trivia! Anyway, it’s been awhile since the last chapter, and I’ve also spent last month reading plenty ofContinue reading “What Am I Reading – Chapter Thirty-Eight”
Book Reviews From the Vault: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Audiobook Narrator Edition – Eric Idle vs. Douglas Hodge
Next week marks what would have been Roald Dahl’s 104th birthday. To celebrate this, I analyzed which actor captured the spirit of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with their audiobook narration better. Will it be Eric Idle or Douglas Hodge? Let’s see how they did! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is oneContinue reading “Book Reviews From the Vault: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Audiobook Narrator Edition – Eric Idle vs. Douglas Hodge”
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”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 