Sometimes it can be difficult to find new books and new authors to read. So I’ve done some search and found some great lists to help open your mind and widen your reading lists. 50 Female Authors you Must Read 20 Native American Authors you Must Read 100 African American Authors you Must Read 100 … Continue reading
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Five Fun facts about “The Grapes of Wrath”…
I did some digging around and found out some interesting facts about Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath… 1. Steinbeck’s novel was banned in Kansas for indecent content. It was also banned in Kern County, California, a place actually referenced by Steinbeck in the book. Some Kern residents didn’t feel that they were portrayed in the … Continue reading
“Someday, Someday, Maybe”: a review of Lauren Graham’s novel
Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. Clicking through for additional information or to make a purchase may result in a small commission. Before I start the review, I just wanted to say that I’m sorry I’ve been away from the blog for a while. I’ve been suffering for my art in the form of … Continue reading
Online or In-store: where do you buy your books?
When I was living in Australia there was a really awesome bookshop at a local shopping centre. I loved to go in there and I would spend hours looking through their many shelves making mental lists of all the books I wanted to read. It was a great way to stay up-to-date with all of … Continue reading
Can white people write about slavery? – A dicussion of Sue Monk Kidd’s “The Invention of Wings”
Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. Clicking through for additional information or to make a purchase may result in a small commission. I just finished reading The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. This book was actually suggested by the book club I am in, and so I started to read it without … Continue reading
Can white people write about slavery? – A discussion of Sue Monk Kidd’s “The Invention of Wings”
I just finished reading The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. This book was actually suggested by the book club I am in, and so I started to read it without much knowledge of the author or the real story of the Grimké sisters, Sarah and Angelina. To be honest, I was not even … Continue reading
A Review of “The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared”
Jonas Jonasson’s new book, The Girl Who save the Swedish King was released in April 2014. His book, The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared was turned into a major motion picture and has become an international success. I thought after all this excitement about Jonasson’s new book and film, it … Continue reading
“The Hundred-Year-Old Man” Flow Chart for Parties and Vodka
It begins with snow: A Review of Kate Atkinson’s ‘Life After Life’
Life After Life has been talked about a lot since its release in 2013. It is indeed a bold step for author Kate Atkinson, although, I believe it is one that has paid off. The book follows the life/lives of Ursula from her birth on February 10th, 1910. When I first saw the book, without … Continue reading
GoodReads Book challenge fail…
At the start of this year, I started a Goodreads.com book reading challenge. I set the goal at 50 books to be read by end of 2014. I thought to myself that 50 books will be easy. I’ll be able to finish them in no time. I mean, after all, I’m a fast reader. Plus, … Continue reading
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