Kate Morton has proven once again that she is the master of historical fiction, dual narratives, and punching you right in the gut. I have yet to read a book by her that I didn't like and most of them I've loved but this is, perhaps, her greatest accomplishment yet.The Secret Keeper is about Laurel, who has spent her life wondering about a violent incident committed by her … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
Black River: A Review in 200 Words
Black River is about a broken man named Wes who returns to his home in Montana with his wife's ashes to set her to rest. While there, he reconnects with his distant step-son and struggles with whether or not to speak at the parole hearing of the man who broke him - an inmate who held him captive in a prison riot for 39 hours. You see, Wes was a corrections officer and a … [Read more...]
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer (Book Review)
I've been reading a fair amount of food books lately now that I'm doing the vegetarian thing, but Eating Animals is at the top of almost every "Top Books for Vegetarians" list. Now that I've finished it, I can understand why. The book is a poignant memoir by a man who faced the reality of where his food comes from upon learning that he is going to be a father. This was my first … [Read more...]
Can a Prude Be a Feminist? The Internet Says No
If you were to ask me whether I am a feminist, I would respond with a resounding yes. I read the books, try to support other women without anything in return, and love sharing advice and tidbits that I've learned about life. I give good advice (or at least I think so), support gender equality in all aspects of life, and strive to be "assertive". But if you were to believe the … [Read more...]
How to Be a Vegetarian in a Steakhouse
You might think that it's impossible for a vegetarian to eat in a steakhouse, but you'd be wrong. I should know - I just did it. As a new vegetarian, I was a little hesitant about heading to a fancy steakhouse for a work dinner with my husband, but I'm not one to impose my new lifestyle on others and went along. We went to Hideaway Steakhouse in Westminster, … [Read more...]