"Finding God Faithful"
More surface-level in information, but there were some good cross-references and lessons that brought out themes I may not have...
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Jan 21, 20233 min read
"The Alchemist"
A powerful, reflective journey full of life lessons and meditative truths. Yet all in simple parable form. Summary: A young shepherd in...
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Jan 6, 20235 min read
Storybook ND: The First Trilogy
Best two out of three. Highly recommend "The English Understand Wool" and "Spadework for a Palace," bypass "Three Streets." This is going...
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RED
Dec 21, 20223 min read
"Cursed"
A Y/A fantasy-drama with many heart-wrenching moments but a disappointing finale. Good but left a lot to be desired. Summary: (CONTAINS...
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RED
Dec 12, 20223 min read
"Ballad for Sophie"
Despite some familiar tropes, this was a work of art. Masterfully thought-out and conducted with very unique elements too. Summary: A...
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RED
Dec 5, 20222 min read
"Maus"
Prize-winning is right! This was all I'd heard about and so much more. Brutally honest and the perfect balance of cartoon and reality....
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RED
Dec 5, 20223 min read
"The Crucible"
I get why so many English teachers pick this - the ending had me ranting. It's so frustrating in the best way. Take a bow, Arthur Miller....
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Nov 22, 20222 min read
"Persepolis"
I had my expectations set too high. It was alright and something new, but I won't be reading it again. Summary: An autobiographical tale...
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RED
Nov 12, 20221 min read
"The Singing Bones
Whimsical, dark, beautiful. This is a great new way to explore the all too familiar Grimm's fairytales. Summary: Australian artist and...
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RED
Nov 11, 20223 min read
"Alias Grace"
The premise and history were great hooks, but an anti-climatic ending with lots of loose ends left a lot to be desired. Summary: With a...
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RED
Oct 31, 20223 min read
"Stiff"
A LIVEly and enGROSSing read on the dead. Roach answers grim questions you may have pondered, ones you never even thought to ask, and...
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RED
Oct 14, 20224 min read
"Nightbitch"
Perfect for those that love off-kilter humor and truly thought-provoking literature. Absolutely wild and poignant. Summary: An artist...
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RED
Sep 28, 20223 min read
"Gone Girl"
A perfectly-balanced and clever thriller but definitely written by a pessimist/"realist". There's no good characters to latch on to....
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RED
Sep 11, 20222 min read
"The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven"
For me, it was a fight just to understand what was going on. The poetry was too abstract/confusing for my taste. Summary: The Spokane...
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RED
Aug 31, 20222 min read
"Gilded"
More horror than fantasy, but the ending has more twists than any Grimm fairytale. Need the sequel ASAP. Summary: A blessing or a curse,...
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RED
Aug 15, 20223 min read
"Verity"
The gothic suspense and plot is a 10, but nymphomania and a hasty end makes it a 6. Summary: Best-selling author Verity Crawford has...
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RED
Aug 12, 20223 min read
"Book Lovers"
Funny and heartfelt. This takes a sarcastic heroine and gets to her core without being cheesy and still adding a fair amount of personal...
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RED
Aug 5, 20223 min read
"The Family Upstairs"
Get ready for the heavy. It’s an interesting puzzle of trauma, but go in prepared. Very clever and very creepy all at once. Summary:...
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RED
Jul 26, 20222 min read
"Out of the Easy"
Easy to read and easy to get lost in. For being young adult historical fiction, this novel was charming and thrilling all in one....
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RED
Jul 19, 20222 min read
"Poe - A Life Cut Short"
Certainly a great writer, but far from a good whole person. Not the most thrilling depiction of him either. Just disappointing really....
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