Confession: I am a bad feminist. I try, I really do, but sometimes it can be exhausting and while I'm pretty vocal in my beliefs, I sometimes let things slide because I have other things to do. Luckily, Roxane Gay has granted me a reprieve because she, too, is a Bad Feminist. There were parts of this book that made me feel like I found a kindred spirit (I, too, find rap … [Read more...]
“All That Is Solid” Is Superb
If you were to read the description of All That Is Solid Melts Into Air, you would be led to believe that it is a sweeping story about last days of the Soviet Union. Though this is true, it fails to truly capture the intimate storylines of its three main characters: a former journalist working in a factory, a young piano player forced from his home, and a doctor who … [Read more...]
‘Orphans of Race Point’ Explores the Outer Limits of Friendship
Oh, how I loved this book! When I first requested it, I didn't realize how long it was so when it came in the mail I was nervous about reading a 500+ page book by an author I had never read before. Not only was the book sensational, but I am definitely going to pick up up one of her other works in the near future.The Orphans of Race Point by Patry Francis follows the lives … [Read more...]
‘Coincidence’ is Captivating
When I was 10 my parents drove me to the midnight departure of my school's Safety Patrol trip to Washington, D.C. As I was chatting with my friends, my Dad started chatting with one of the bus drivers. Turns out, they knew each other from a decade before in Massachusetts. This may not seem so odd except for the fact that we were living in Florida. He's not the only one who has … [Read more...]
Conquering the Classics: ‘The Bell Jar’ Blew Me Away
Considering how much I love the movie 10 Things I Hate About You, I'm pretty surprised by how long it has taken me to finally read The Bell Jar. I think it is because I have heard so much about it's depressing nature that I was wary. How could such a depressing book be so wonderful? But since it is on my 2013 TBR Challenge list, Classics Club challenge and 1001 Books to … [Read more...]