The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry : A Novel Rating – 5 out of 5 Synopsis The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin starts with some bad luck. A. J. Fikry, a widower loses a precious object then gains an equally precious child. As time goes on A. J.’s life begins […]
Review of The Circle by Dave Eggers
The Circle Rating – 3.88 out of 5 Synopsis In The Circle by Dave Eggers Mae Holland starts at the most popular internet company in the world – The Circle. The company funds the innovative ideas of the smartest people in the world. They do this by providing some of the most advanced data collection services […]
Three things I did not like about Big Little Lies on HBO
This is your last chance to turn back, buy the book and read it before I spoil everything! A few weeks back I wrote a review of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (which you can find here) and was looking forward to watching the show Big Little Lies on HBO. To be clear, I enjoyed the show. The aesthetic was original and the acting award winning. I was excited to hear […]
Review of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
The Handmaid’s Tale Rating – 5 out of 5 Synopsis Offred’s, a handmaid in the dystopian Republic of Gilead, life is confined to very strict ways of thinking and acting from an oppressive regime. She makes an account of her daily life, the horrors and joys of it as she and other handmaids try to […]
Review of Passenger by Alexandra Bracken
Passenger Rating – 3.5 out of 5 Synopsis Henrietta “Etta” Spencer is a concert-level violinist who’s mother’s past has always been a little mysterious. At one of her biggest performances yet things go awry and Etta is thrust into a new adventure as she seeks an family heirloom and discovers her time traveling powers. Favorite […]
Review of Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood Rating – 4.3 out of 5 Synopsis Trevor Noah writes about his experiences as a mix-raced child under Apartheid in South Africa. The stories he tells about his childhood feature his thoughts on race, being a son to a strong and independent mother and the hijinks he […]
Review of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Big Little Lies Rating – 4.6 out of 5 Synopsis In Big Little Lies set of new kindergarten children and mums (and dads!) start at Pirriwee Public School for the school year. The drama ensues as a new mum, Jane and her son, Ziggy, become a part of the community and the events in the […]
Review of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Throne of Glass Rating – 4.5 out of 5 Synopsis In Throne of Glass Celaena Sardothien is a world renowned assassin but has been imprisoned for over a year. Itching for her freedom; her luck breaks as she is called up to the capital to compete for a place as the King’s Champion. Intrigue abounds as she […]
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life Rating – 5 out of 5 Synopsis Author and person of the internet Mark Manson (https://markmanson.net) breaks down what it takes to be successful in this world – not giving a fuck. Favorite Quote “To not give a fuck […]
Review of Life and Other Near-Death Experiences by Camille Pagan
Life and Other Near-Death Experiences Rating – 4.6 out of 5 Synopsis After a shocking revelation from her husband and a some shocking news of her own, Libby runs away to the one place she thinks she will find the solace she’s looking for. Meeting some interesting characters along the way Libby finds her way […]