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I have reviewed many books over the years, and some reviews have been more interesting or fun to write than others. The below list were my favorites to write.
• Ada, or Ardor
• Choose Your Own Autobiography
• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
• The Dream Thieves
• Firstborn
• If Not, Winter
• Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
• The Kid Table
• Landline
• Like Water for Chocolate
• Lolita
• Mockingjay
• The Monk
• The Night Circus
• Return of the Native
• S
• Things Fall Apart
• The Unit
• WinterCategories:
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The Child Finder, by Rene Denfeld
Naomi is known as the “child finder” because she specializes in locating missing children. She has a connection with those children, because she was once a lost child herself. The time before she was found is a blank, though – … Continue reading
Mrs. Fletcher, by Tom Perrotta
Eve Fletcher is a divorced single mom whose only son has just gone off to his freshman year of college. As she struggles with empty nest syndrome, she finds herself addicted to internet smut, while simultaneously taking a class in … Continue reading
Wellness Wednesday – Brain-dead
Once upon a time, in the dim recesses of my past: April 2003. I’ve just passed my 24th birthday. I have two boys at home, one that’s 2.5 years old and one that’s not quite a year. I’m working as … Continue reading
My Best Friend’s Exorcism, by Grady Hendrix
Sophomore year, 1988, and a stupid girls’ night out changes everything for Abby and her best friend Gretchen. Gretchen just doesn’t seem to be herself anymore, and the changes in her go from disturbing to worse. Soon Abby has to … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, Adult, Prose
Tagged divinity, historical, psychology, RIP-worthy, speculative, WTF moments
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Becoming Amanda
Earlier this summer, Maggie Stiefvater posted a Q&A on Instagram about identity and being true to yourself. I loved the things she said, which got me thinking a lot about my last few years. During that time, I’ve transitioned from … Continue reading
Protected: A Beautiful, Terrible Thing, by Jen Waite
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Posted in 2017, Adult, Prose
Tagged nonfiction, psychology
The Perfect Stranger, by Megan Miranda
Leah Stevens is looking to start over, anonymous, after a scandal at her previous job as a journalist. Emmy Grey, her former roommate from years ago, is also looking for a fresh start. The two of them relocate to a … Continue reading
