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RED
Jul 16, 20221 min read
"Us Two Together"
Simple and poetic scenes that speak to the brutal and the beautiful all in one. Summary: Dutch artist Ephameron chronicles her father's...
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Jul 14, 20222 min read
"New World"
I was ready to hear about this dark part of history, and I get wanting to add some magic to ease the blow. But this was too ridiculous....
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RED
Jul 14, 20222 min read
"Morning Star"
I finally made it... for this. It was an okay conclusion, but I'm over it. Summary: Once Red then Gold and now exposed, Darrow escapes...
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Jun 21, 20222 min read
"I Am The Messenger"
Concept was good. The characters and actual messages were meh. Decent but not enthralling. Summary: Ed Kennedy is an average, unassuming...
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Jun 12, 20222 min read
"The House on Mango Street"
Simple and poetic scenes that speak to the brutal and the beautiful all in one. Summary: Everything begins when Esperanza's family moves...
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RED
Jun 8, 20224 min read
"Things Fall Apart"
An intriguing and thought-provoking look at African culture, this novel brings up some tough themes and discussions in the best way:...
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RED
Jun 4, 20223 min read
"Anne of Green Gables"
Absolutely charming with picturesque landscapes and an escape back to childhood. Complete with ridiculous antics and beautiful daydreams....
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RED
May 19, 20222 min read
"The Boilerplate Rhino"
Looking past some of the technical talk, these essays are overall engaging, informative, and thought-provoking in a light-hearted and...
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RED
May 9, 20222 min read
"Golden Son"
If you like space battles, you'll probably enjoy this book... more than I did anyway. I prefer the medieval/Roman house warfare of the...
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RED
Mar 30, 20222 min read
"The Bookshop of Yesterdays"
Predictable but nostalgic enough in its literary riddles and references to still be charming. Summary: As a child, Miranda grew up...
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RED
Mar 10, 20223 min read
"The Pig Did It"
A poetic author tries to be funny and fails wretchedly. Complete hogwash with little plot, subpar characters, and an utter confusion of...
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RED
Feb 28, 20223 min read
"The Mysterious Affair at Styles"
Starting at the very beginning is a good place to start, but is very rarely the best part of a writer's career. A good mystery, but...
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RED
Feb 17, 20224 min read
"Emma"
Austen never gets old. Her writing is so true to life… maybe not life nowadays, but the people in it. People are the same as they’ve ever...
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RED
Jan 24, 20223 min read
"Red Rising"
Followed most of the dystopian rebellion cliches, but a few interesting twists made it worth while. Summary: In a futuristic universe,...
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RED
Dec 31, 20213 min read
"Turtles All The Way Down"
Meh. While John Green's thoughts and philosophies are stellar, the plot seems to spiral into an abyss of losing my attention. Sorry John,...
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RED
Dec 8, 20213 min read
"The Well-Watered Woman"
Something for everyone... but you may have to search a bit to find that something. Recommended for a small group study, over individual....
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RED
Nov 27, 20214 min read
"Dune"
This book was a trek (not star trek), but it was far more human and relatable than I expected. Very thought-provoking with many complex...
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RED
Aug 28, 20213 min read
"Death on the Nile"
A classic Christie mystery that proves her status as the mistress of misdirection. Don't worry, no spoilers. I'd hate to ruin an ending...
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RED
Aug 2, 20214 min read
"Kindred"
Timeless in every sense of the word. A one-of-a-kind trip in a novel that will exceed expectations for years to come. Summary: Dana and...
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RED
Jul 16, 20213 min read
"The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"
This felt more like a redone cover of a popular song than the power ballad it was advertised as. Stick to the original Hunger Games...
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