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Book Review: Zelda by Nancy Milford Upon recommendation from a co-worker, I tackled ‘Zelda’. This is not a quick nor easy read. Enjoyable at times, if you have an imagination but really frankly, sad. Not in the Old Yeller way either, just a downward spiral of a story, glimpses of how a mind unravels. I […]
Read MoreBook Review: The Third Son by Julie Wu Not your average 1940s Japanese story (if there is one). Begins in 1943, World War II, not from the perspective of Japanese internment camps rather air strikes in occupied Taiwan right before it was handed over to the Chinese National Army. As you may guess, being the […]
Read MoreAmong the Missing – Morag Joss Another audiobook selection, again really glad I went this route. Book is written in 4-5 distinct character voices. While story begins in the middle of several lives, they begin to weave a complicated web from many angles that leaves you wishing the reader would just hurry up. While reflecting […]
Read MoreThe Sea is My Brother (the lost novel) – Jack Kerouac Another audiobook (I spent a lot of time by the pool a while back ok….) I actually don’t think I’m appreciating this like I should-need a few other Kerouac books (on the docket). In this 1st novel you can hear potential yet unrefinement. Quick […]
Read MoreThe Handbook for Lightening Strike Survivors By Michelle Young-Stone This novel is MYS’s first novel following the lives of Becca Burke and Buckley Pitank through the unexpected intersections with Abigail Pitank, The Burkes, The Reverend, Patty Cake, Paddy John, Apple Pie, Joan Holt, Colin and Carrie (to just name a few). Despite what may look […]
Read MoreGet the Kleenex out and put away your pride! Dog lover or not, this book conjures up many human emotions, cleanses the tear ducts and refills the soul. This Seattle story is told from the unique perspective of Enzo, the dog. It reinforces all those humanoid projections we place on our pets and is 100% […]
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