I recently finished reading “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich Maria Remarque. Although I am not normally a huge fan of war novels, this WWI story took my breath away. This narrative is both stunning and terrible and unhindered, lays out the realities of war. My generation is far removed from war. WeContinue reading “Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front””
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A Great Read to Kick off the Holidays
I was immediately drawn into V. S. Naipaul’s Half a Life. Naipaul’s narrative style is smooth and comforting. It sucked me into the story from page one and it’s been a long time since I’ve picked up a book with an author that has the same skill. This book was most DEFINITELY needed at this timeContinue reading “A Great Read to Kick off the Holidays”
Ender’s Game
I only picked up this novel because a close friend of my recommended it to me. I have a soft spot in my heart for YA fiction, so I couldn’t say no. Of course not. Diving into Orson Scott Card’s pages was a good decision, but like any good thing, it was over too soon.Continue reading “Ender’s Game”
Jazz Time in “Half Blood Blues”
This week’s book was Esi Edugyan’s “Half Blood Blues.” I remember buying this book months ago, drawn to the cover like a fly to honey. Yes, I’ll admit it loud and proud, I choose all my books based on the cover. There’s something about good cover art that makes you want to stick your noseContinue reading “Jazz Time in “Half Blood Blues””
Worn Pages and Ink 