Note: I requested this book from NetGalley and received it in exchange for an honest review.Warning: If you plan to pick up this book, do it when you have nothing schedule for the next day or two. I made the mistake of starting this one at midnight as a "going to bed" book and read until 4 am.That said, it's pretty clear that I loved this book. I had heard great … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
Civil Rights and the ‘Clock of Life’
Anyone who doesn't live in a hole knows that last week George Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges concerning the death of Trayvon Martin. I'm not going to go into my personal opinions about the case, but I will say that The Clock of Life came along at a time I was already considering the state of race relations in the United States.A white boy growing in small town … [Read more...]
Confession: I’ve Dog-Eared My Pages
Confession: I have broken most of the cardinal rules of book-reading. Most book lovers will tell you not to do the following:Dog ear the pages Eat or drink while reading Open your book completely flat or fold the cover over itself Write in your book Share with someone you don't know extremely well And, to be fair, most book lovers have at some point … [Read more...]
‘Smart One’ is 100% Relatable
People say that one of the reasons that Sex and the City did so well is because every woman could relate to every character. We all have a little bit of Charlotte, Samantha, Carrie, and Miranda in us, even if we don't like to admit it. This is the exact same reason that I adored The Smart One by Jennifer Close. I could relate to each and every one of the main characters on some … [Read more...]
‘The House of Tides’ Explores Human Tragedy
Originally released in the UK last summer, The House of Tides by Hanna Richell (interview below) tells the story of a family's decade-long recovery after a tragic event leaves them reeling from unanswered questions. Told through the alternating views of Dora, her sister Cassie, and their mother, Helen, The House of Tides weaves a story of sadness, betrayal, and … [Read more...]