So February is Black History Month, and I thought I’d try to spotlight African-American-centered books. Most of my reviews this month will be on that topic, but I thought I’d quickly point out a couple of old reviews that are topical, as well. Tears We Cannot Stop is an excellent place to start, written from … Continue reading
Book Review: The Bear and the Nightingale
The Bear and the Nightingale Katherine Arden Fairy-tale Retelling 330 pages Published 2017 So I finally got around to reading this one – people have been raving about it all year long. And honestly – I don’t see what the fuss is about. It’s good, sure. But it’s not Girls Made of Snow and Glass, … Continue reading
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Maus Art Spiegelman Graphic Novel 295 pages Published 1996 Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day set aside to remember the six million Jews that died in the genocide of World War 2. This is an especially important day given the things that have been taking place in America over the past year. I … Continue reading
Book Review: More or Less a Marchioness
More or Less a Marchioness Anna Bradley Romance 330 pages Coming out February 2018 So I didn’t actually realize this was an ARC when I read it – I won it for free through Goodreads giveaways, and it auto-downloaded to my Kindle. The Release Date appears to be February 6th. I do like my fluff … Continue reading
Book Review: Furiously Happy
Furiously Happy: a Funny Book about Horrible Things Jenny Lawson Memoir? 353 pages Published 2015 How do you even begin to explain a Jenny Lawson book? Known as The Bloggess on the internet, Lawson is one of the most laugh-out-loud, hysterically funny, off-the-wall-crazy-pants writers I’ve ever come across. From her antics with taxidermied animals to … Continue reading
Book Review: The Power
The Power Naomi Alderman Dystopia 416 pages Published October 2017 Holy shit. I sat and stared at my Kindle for several minutes after finishing this book. The Power belongs on the same shelf as The Handmaid’s Tale and American War. It’s just amazing. The book begins in our world – but then takes a twist sideways. … Continue reading
Goddess In The Stacks 