Book Review: “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah
August 4, 2020
My monthly book review is of comedian Trevor Noah’s autobiography “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood.” … More Book Review: “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah
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Book Review: The Hate U Give and books about race
July 1, 2020
Book review of “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas and discussion of “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi. A listing of books on race and the black experience are also given. … More Book Review: The Hate U Give and books about race
Book Recommendations: Using Reading to Cope
June 1, 2020
I reveal several books I’ve read recently to keep my mind off the chaos of the world. … More Book Recommendations: Using Reading to Cope
Book Review: “My Dark Vanessa” by Kate Elizabeth Russell
May 5, 2020
A monthly book review of the novel ”My Dark Vanessa” by first time novelist Kate Elizabeth Russell. … More Book Review: “My Dark Vanessa” by Kate Elizabeth Russell
Book Review: Daisy Jones and The Six
April 7, 2020
A book review of the novel “Daisy Jones and The Six.” … More Book Review: Daisy Jones and The Six
Brain Injury Month: Book Review
March 3, 2020
Here’s a book review of Leslie Jamison’s collection of essays on illness and empathy, “The Empathy Exams.” Since March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, I have decided to do my featured posts (book review, pop culture, essay, writing update and extra pop culture content) related to brain injury or illness. This is my book review. “The Empathy Exams” is a book of essays on injury, recovery, illness and empathy instead of specifically on brain injury. … More Brain Injury Month: Book Review
Book Review: “Juliet, Naked” by Nick Hornby
February 5, 2020
A monthly book review of Nick Hornby’s novel “Juliet, Naked.” … More Book Review: “Juliet, Naked” by Nick Hornby
Book Review: “Catch and Kill” by Ronan Farrow
January 23, 2020
My monthly book review is a timely review of Ronan Farrow’s “Catch and Kill” considering he writes about Hollywood and the Oscar nominations were just announced last week. This book chronicles the reporting Farrow did on Harvey Weinstein (disgraced former Hollywood film producer). … More Book Review: “Catch and Kill” by Ronan Farrow
Book Review: “Eligible” by Curtis Sittenfeld
December 7, 2019
A book review of “Eligible” by Curtis Sittenfeld which is a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” … More Book Review: “Eligible” by Curtis Sittenfeld
Belated book review to come.
December 3, 2019
My monthly book review will be late. Stay tuned. … More Belated book review to come.
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