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Ng’s ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ A Sizzling Sophomore Novel

October 17, 2017 by Allison Hiltz 4 Comments

little fires everywhere by celeste ng

I first became acquainted with Celeste Ng when her debut novel, Everything I Never Told You, was a book blogger favorite but hadn’t hit the mainstream yet. It was before she won Amazon’s best book of the year in 2015 and she graciously joined in #30Authors. Since then, I’ve patiently (okay, not so patiently) awaited her sophomore novel and I’m overjoyed to report … [Read more...]

Alter Recommends We Step Away from the Screen in ‘Irresistible’

May 30, 2017 by Allison Hiltz 1 Comment

irresistible by adam alter

Like most people I have a love/hate relationship with technology. I love waking up in the mornings and checking my Twitter feed and the news but I hate how the distraction can make me run late. I love the satisfaction of hitting my step goals but I hate that I feel compelled to log what I eat. I love being connected to other people but I hate the guilt that comes with not … [Read more...]

Celeste Ng’s Portrait of Hope and Regret (Book Review)

August 5, 2014 by Allison Hiltz 18 Comments

One of three children born to interracial parents, Lydia was clearly the favorite. She was obedient, disciplined, talented, and never caused her parents to worry. When she goes missing and is subsequently found dead, it goes without saying that her parents were truly shocked. It is upon her disappearance that Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng begins, and what follows is … [Read more...]

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