As I noted in my last Review Roundup, it can be difficult to write a full fledged book review for every book you read. For me, writing a short Goodreads’ review can be just enough. Because my last post was …
Book Reviews
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Book ReviewsGeneral Non-FictionSelf-Help
Review: Weird in a World That’s Not by Jennifer Romolini
by Beckyby BeckyWhy: There are two mottos that I live by; “Simple things amuse simple people” and “What fun would the world be if everyone were normal?” Sure The Golden Rule comes into play occasionally and other bits of wisdom are thrown …
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I’ve been devouring memoirs lately, and I’m really glad that My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward was one of them. It’s pretty easy to figure out what this one’s about from the title, but on the inside, this is …
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Oh my goodness, how I loved this book! I hope Dane Huckelbridge writes more fiction, because I will definitely read it. Castle of Water is the story of castaways on a desert island. Sound cliche? In this novel, it’s not at …
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Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction
Review – Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology
by Joliby JoliListen up, science lovers. This one’s for you! This book is pretty dang awesome. It talks about REALLY complicated scientific ideas, but makes them understandable. Yes, sometimes I still felt in above my head, but the things I learned from …
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Book ReviewsSci-Fi/Fantasy
Review: American Gods by Neil Gaiman (and Coloring Book!)
by Joliby JoliWow, what a story! First of all, I’d like to thank TLC Book Tours and HarperCollins for the copy of this book in exchange for a fair review. This was my second experience with Neil Gaiman. However, my first experience …
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Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction
Review: All That is Solid Melts into Air by Carole Giangrande
by Beckyby BeckyWhy: To be frank, I don’t exactly know why I decided to read All That is Solid Melts into Air. The title caught my eye, I read the book jacket, and despite not normally reading contemporary fiction, it got my …
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In his debut novel, Rich and Pretty, Rumaan Alam presents a curious exploration of life-long friendship. Lauren Brooks meets Sarah Thomas when they’re both eleven. It’s Lauren’s first day at a fancy New York City prep school. Her parents have scrimped and sacrificed to …
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Amy Schumer is labeled a “sex comic” because she writes jokes that discuss sexual activity which, apparently, sets her apart from her male counterparts who frequently talk about sex. Like any woman in the spotlight, she’s had her fair share …
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Mukta, a girl from a small Indian village, is brought to Mumbai to live with Tara’s family in order to avoid her fate of becoming a temple prostitute. Mukta and Tara form a friendship and Mukta seems to be out …