Literature & Fiction

TransAtlantic: A Novel
TransAtlantic: A Novel

Review:Loved this book. Wonderful images created that just stay with me. And the characters, the differences they made in the world and in their lives, the dichotomy of the different ways issues can be viewed. MUST READ! Read more

There There
There There

Review:This was a though provoking novel. It explores the modern native experience from a multitude of points of view. It seems especially relevant regarding the use of 3D printers. Touching. Sad. Circular. I enjoyed it very much. Read more

Dancing in the Rain: A Novel
Dancing in the Rain: A Novel

Review:This book isn't the usual Kelly Jamieson fare and as much as I wanted to like it, it fell a little flat for me.
There were however some good things about the story, Drew getting his act together and being a father. He was rather likable when he finally got himself together. I found Paige a little over the top and really hard to relate to, and couldn't see where she and Drew clicked. Maybe it was just me, but
they were and Paige especially detached and didn't seem to engage my interest. Too... Read more

Man Card (Man Hands Book 2)
Man Card (Man Hands Book 2)

Review:“Braht is pretty much good at everything. And I mean everything. I’m worried I might be falling for the fashionable ****er. ****.”

OMG! Ash and Braht! These two…I can’t even! They are ridiculous! Their coupledom was imminent, but the journey to get there was hilarious, sexy, and oh so sweet! Despite their ridiculousness, both as a couple and as individuals, I couldn’t get enough of these two! Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby have brightened my day with this co-written LAUGHT OUT LOUD rom-com an... Read more

Alex, Approximately
Alex, Approximately

Review:I really enjoyed this book! Honestly, it's not one that I would normally pick up on my own, because I'm not much of a contemporary reader, but I'm really glad I read it, anyway! It's reminiscent of a modern day Shop Around the Corner scenario where two people become friends over the internet and don't know who each other is when they meet in real life. It was a fun, unique story that I would definitely recommend! Read more

All Grown Up
All Grown Up

Review:When it comes to books I hate leaving reviews that give away anything in the book. So, I won't be giving anything away with what happens in the book or anything about the book.

I have to say that I very much enjoyed this book. I loved how the author wrote the characters, developed them, and the story had me hook line and sinker from the very beginning. Every word kept me reading further and turning the page. I can't wait to read more from this author. Great book. Read more

Shortlisted for the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction 2016
Shortlisted for the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction 2016

Review:I read this novel with more than a little trepidation, as the main character is named after noted socialist economist Thorstein Veblen. He plays a prominent role for a man dead nearly a century. Fortunately, while the personal politics of the author are certainly not in question, she resists the urge to make this a political novel. It's safe for those of us who are dog-tired of novels that rely heavily on beating readers over the head with "insight" into the rights and wrongs of red and blue.Read more

I Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around
I Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around

Review:This book had me hooked from the beginning! I immediately fell in love with Tig and all her flaws. No family, no life, is movie picture perfect. We all have our ups, downs, struggles, and self realizations. This book plays all of those out perfectly! Read more

Dear Committee Members
Dear Committee Members

Review:The book is a series of letters telling the story of a English professor. The letters of recommendations were hilarious to read. I never thought about the fact that when students ask for a letter of recommendation, they don't know exactly what is said! Read more

An Irreverent Escapade (Penguin Modern Classics) - Auntie Mame
An Irreverent Escapade (Penguin Modern Classics) - Auntie Mame

Review:Good: many stories/adventures in one book, overfilled with sophisticated vocabulary and historical/cultural references

Bad: should be accompanied with a dictionary and internet connection for additional reference

The Rosalind Russell movie is my favorite classic, which is why I read the book. The book is also a wonderful classic that weaves together rich imagination and elegant writing (my vocabulary has grown immensely). Read more

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