Category: Book Reviews
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Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark – A Book Review
Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark is a multifaceted novella that fears nothing. Primarily set during the year 1922, Maryse Boudreaux is a monster hunter in Macon, Georgia, with a preternatural sword. The monsters she hunts? Ku Kluxes, which are demons disguised as humans within the Ku Klux Klan. Her fellow hunters include Chef, a…
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Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher – A Book Review
I always enjoy novellas due to both their brevity and potency. As I searched for a new one to read, I came across Thornhedge. Thornhedge won the 2024 Hugo Award for Best Novella and the 2024 Locus Award for Best Novella. It sounded like a good candidate, so I immediately found a copy at my…
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The Troop by Nick Cutter – A Book Review
A coworker recommended I read The Troop. He told me it very much reminded him of Stephen King’s style of writing and he couldn’t put it down. How could I resist that kind of a recommendation? I’ll admit, it took me a while to engage with The Troop. This is definitely a book you need…
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Silver In the Wood by Emily Tesh – A Book Review
Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh is a slim novella that packs a powerful punch. Despite its brevity, the story feels epic in both scope and narrative. Tesh seems to have crafted a much longer tale in her mind, but the limited page count doesn’t diminish the richness of the world she’s created. The…
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So Late In the Day by Claire Keegan – A Book Review
I happened to pick this book up at my local library, primarily due to the fact it was very slim and I’d never read Claire Keegan. So Late In the Day proved a quick, thought-provoking read. Comprised of three short stories, this collection delves into the ways men seek to both overpower and belittle women.…
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West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge – A Book Review
Narrated by 105-year-old Woody Nickel in a VA center, West With Giraffes details his unforgettable journey with the giraffes that were secured by San Diego Zoo director Belle Benchley. A hurricane nearly killed the African giraffes while crossing the ocean, and after arriving in New York City, they are momentarily put in quarantine. Once that…
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Competing In the New World Of Work by Keith Ferrazzi – A Book Review
In Competing In the New World Of Work, Keith Ferrazzi offers a comprehensive exploration of success in the contemporary professional landscape by navigating the challenges and opportunities influenced by the impact of the pandemic on the workplace. Ferrazzi’s expertise in networking addresses the changes brought about by the pandemic. This book bridges theory and application,…
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MCU: The Reign Of Marvel Studies by Robinson, Gonzales, & Edwards – A Book Review
To be honest, I wasn’t sure I wanted to read this book. Since I’ve been with Marvel movies since the start, I figured I knew everything there was to know. However, after hearing an interview with frequent The Ringer contributor Joanna Robinson, I found myself curious. Within the first chapter or two, I was hooked.…
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Arch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth – A Book Review
You’ll recognize the name “Veronica Roth” from the Divergent YA series and the movies based upon them. Arch-Conspirator, a book aimed at adults, proved my first experience with Roth. At just over 100 pages, Arch-Conspirator is a slim book based upon the play Antigone written by Sophocles. Roth’s version, however, takes place in a city…
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