Tag: book
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Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw – A Book Review
I know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I absolutely grabbed Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw off of the shelf at my local library because its cover jumped out at me. Also, it’s very thin–just 124 pages–and I’ve been on a novella kick of late. In my opinion,…
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Mapping the Interior by Stephen Gram Jones – A Book Review
Most of my recent reads come from a list of recommendations by Literary Hub’s “The 50 Best Contemporary Novels Under 200 Pages.” Mapping the Interior is from among those many wonderful books. Written by Stephen Graham Jones, Mapping the Interior is a concise 107 pages. It’s told from the perspective of a Native American boy…
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Grief Is the Thing With Feathers by Max Porter – A Book Review
I once again must thank Literary Hub’s “The 50 Best Contemporary Novels Under 200 Pages” for suggesting yet another novella, this time the book called Grief Is the Thing With Feathers by Max Porter. At just 114 pages, this novella is a series of paragraphs and stanzas exploring the utter heartbreak of a man after…
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Train Dreams by Denis Johnson – A Book Review
I’ve enjoyed short novellas all summer that were recommended by Literary Hub’s “The 50 Best Contemporary Novels Under 200 Pages.” I just finished my favorite one yet – Train Dreams by Denis Johnson. I find it very hard to believe this book is only 116 pages. Though I flew through it, I literally felt as…
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Winter In the Blood by James Welch – A Book Review
Once again, I must give Literary Hub’s “The 50 Best Contemporary Novels Under 200 Pages” credit for helping me find yet another substantial read. This time, it is the novella Winter In the Blood by James Welch. At just 138 pages, it is indeed a brief, yet potent, experience. Though it’s a provocative, expertly executed…
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Treasure Island!!! by Sara Levine – A Book Review
Though Treasure Island!!! by Sara Levine is one of the wackiest books that I’ve ever read, it has burrowed into my heart and will stay there for quite some time. It won’t reside in my heart because it’s sentimental to me or because it imparted upon me some important life lesson. No, it’s special to…
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The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
I didn’t know exactly what to expect from The Bomber Mafia. The title is a little misleading if you’re not an air warfare aficionado. However, I generally enjoy everything Malcolm Gladwell writes, so I thought it was worth trying out. The Bomber Mafia proved a quick, informative, engaging read that not only entertained me, but…
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The Vegetarian by Han Kang – A Book Review
When I mentioned to a friend that I grew interested in reading novels written by international authors–especially those from Eastern cultures, she quickly recommended The Vegetarian by Han Kang. Because I completely respect her opinion, I put it on hold at my local library. I just finished it, and, wow … there’s quite a bit…
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Sea Of Rust by C. Robert Cargill – A Book Review
Though I enjoy the science fiction genre, I often have trouble finding actual science fiction books that hook me. A friend thought Sea Of Rust by C. Robert Cargill might do the trick, and my friend was spot on! The premise is not necessarily anything new. There’s been a robot uprising. Humans are the virus.…
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Think Again by Adam Grant – A Book Review
I chose to read Adam Grant’s Think Again after hearing Angela Duckworth mention it on No Stupid Questions. In Think Again, Grant challenges the reader to reconsider the thinking process. He provides ample evidence to reinforce the idea that thinking should not be a fixed exercise. The ability to change an opinion, the willingness to…
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