So, you think you are settling into a nice and tidy little literary historical story. Then chapter 8 happens. And as you continue to read/listen, you get literary words and great historical details, but then there's more Chapter 8s that keep you hanging on to what you think you know, and realize ...
Fiction / Literary
BOOK REVIEW: Library of Forbidden Books by Mario Escobar
The first thing to know is that this book is translated from Spanish to English. We should all know by now that you do lose nuance in translation, as things don't always translate the same. I strongly felt that the theme of this book would stand up to translation even if little bits were lost. I ...
BOOK REVIEW: The Ladies Hall by Vanessa Miller
I loved this book for all the reasons. But one word . . . more. Perhaps depth. I seem to talk about that more than anything else here lately, but let's talk about why I loved this book first; then it'll make sense why I say more. Before I say anything I want to talk about the research this author ...
BOOK REVIEW: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
Another find from The Book Girls Guide, and honestly, I have no idea what words are right now. I've never read Ann Napolitano before, but I know this will not be the last book I read by her. Honestly, this may be the most disjointed book reaction I ever write and also might be the shortest . . . ...
BOOK REVIEW: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
There is something special about well-written fiction. Where the words, the story take you to a time and place with experiences you never had, can never have, and your life does not offer relatability. But there you are, living that life as though you are there. Kim Michele Richardson did that ...