For me, perhaps the most compelling thing about memoirs is when the author finds herself at odds with her upbringing and the ensuing struggle that […]
Kill Whitey by Brian Keene: A Summary
A book summary for Kill Whitey a gleefully violent horror novel by Brian Keene.
Snow and Winter
Even though it’s been unseasonably warm this winter, we thought it would be fun to do a “Snow and Winter” theme this week. Who knows, […]
Bears
What do bears do during the winter? We found out in this week’s story time. Books: “Kiss Good Night” by Amy Hest “Old Bear” by […]
Ann Patchett and the Bel Canto Curse
Ann Patchet’s latest novel, State of Wonder, is a terrific book, as was her previous novel, Run. But when I recommend either of these excellent […]
Turning Wine to Water-really!
A summary of Wine to Water, a book about Doc Hendley’s humanitarian organization that provides clean water to countries and people across the globe.
Are You There Satan? It’s Me, Madison
In his latest novel, Damned: Life Is Short. Death Is Forever, Chuck Palahniuk is the antithesis of Judy Blume whose character mused, “Are you there, […]