I read only nonfiction for years. Now, I'm getting back into fiction. (he/him)
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Alexia Tarabotti, the Lady Woolsey, awakens in the wee hours of the mid-afternoon to find …
This second book in the series uses more of the mystery genre than romance. And there's more steam-punk in this one.
This book has some janky places (a bit confusing in the action). But these books are light and entertaining.
Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. …
I hope I don't loose my literary cred, but G*d help me, I liked a romance novel... and Victorian to boot.
The supernatural bent pulled me in.
The Sirens of Titan is an outrageous romp through space, time, and morality. The richest, …
Vonnegut takes down government, religion and divine purpose. But even though there's humor and his trademark silliness, it's not an easy read. I felt kinda empty after. I don't know if I enjoyed it, but it's worth reading.
Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is …
The magic trials and 'battles' are really fun. But the pacing missteps derail any tension. The excitement at the end happens without any build up.
It's steeped in courtly intrigue and barbs, if you like that kind of stuff. And there's some romance, but it's one of the things that derails, so it fell flat to me. I'm not sure if I'll check out the second of the series.
Performance artists Caleb and Camille Fang dedicated themselves to making great art. But when an …
There are themes in this book that are explored in his newer novels. Do I recommend to read 'Nothing to See Here' (my favorite) first since it's plot is paraphrased in this one? Or my sister's favorite Wilson is 'Perfect Little World' which has similar themes of child rearing and abandonment. And the latest 'Now is Not the Time to Panic' admittedly uses a phrase from the Fangs.
This is a well written novel, but I personally consider Wilson's newer stuff as near-genius. I suppose take that into account and order your reading as you see fit.
I know nothing about designer handbags, never mind counterfeit ones. Nor am I Chinese-American. Both these worlds are presented well and the characters sprout from them. Enjoyable read.
What a storyteller Kevin Wilson is. Everything in its right place. As a reader, you can just flow along.
This book is different than the first. It goes into every character (from their point of view) and fills out the entire conceit of the first book. It gives a look into how the events hit the society in general also. It is thoughtful and I enjoyed it.
I loved this book. I had recently come across entertainment with horrible dialog. I was so happy with the funny and snappy dialog of this book. And the plot was silly, engaging.
Then through all the humor, a theme creeps in. Hank Green is a youtuber (if you didn't know), and I like the writing on his science vids. Here he applies the same concision toward how fame and money in the internet age can effect you and your relationships.
The lightness and silliness pulls you in until you realize that you are deeply thoughtful and find you have passed through an ordeal with the characters. I cried cathartic tears by the end. I will have to read part two ASAP.
Childhood's End is a 1953 science fiction novel by British author Arthur C. Clarke. The …
This book holds up fairly well. I don't know what I was expecting, maybe overly heavy prose or a strict adherence to science. But Clarke just tells the story.
Of course there's anachronisms; it was written in 1953. Like the jarring use of the n-word, even though he uses it to express it's silliness. And although superbly advanced, they still use TVs and faxes. Kinda funny.
But he gets the important things right making the extrapolations thoughtful, even to us future-people. Like check this passage where he gets it so wrong (the time) yet perfectly right:
"If you went without sleep and did nothing else, you could follow less than a twentieth of the entertainment that's available at the turn of a switch! No wonder that people are becoming passive sponges--absorbing but never creating. Did you know that the average viewing time per person is now three hours a day?" …
This book holds up fairly well. I don't know what I was expecting, maybe overly heavy prose or a strict adherence to science. But Clarke just tells the story.
Of course there's anachronisms; it was written in 1953. Like the jarring use of the n-word, even though he uses it to express it's silliness. And although superbly advanced, they still use TVs and faxes. Kinda funny.
But he gets the important things right making the extrapolations thoughtful, even to us future-people. Like check this passage where he gets it so wrong (the time) yet perfectly right:
"If you went without sleep and did nothing else, you could follow less than a twentieth of the entertainment that's available at the turn of a switch! No wonder that people are becoming passive sponges--absorbing but never creating. Did you know that the average viewing time per person is now three hours a day?" (3 whole hrs, huh Arthur?)
Worth a read for its scientific journey into the mystical.
A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about …
I do think everyone has a story to tell, it's just that some people tell it better. This book is written bravely in its emotional honesty, and it is laid out as to be engaging throughout. Great read.
Lucy Barton is a writer, but her ex-husband, William, remains a hard man to read. …
Another great Lucy Barton book. It's hard to call it a 'story', singular, since it's many woven together as if the thoughts just arise. It seems just like her life.
Which is an amazing thing for an author to put out into the world. (Of course, Ms. Strout not Ms. Barton, is what I mean.)