There are a tremendous amount of books coming out this fall and early winter, which I suppose is due to the delay in production during covid. Because of the enormity of books coming out, selecting which titles to put on this list was not an...
Summer Reading Picks 2020 Here are my picks for the Summer of 2020! There were so many to choose from that I chose not to include memoirs. Please note: I am behind on posting my reviews and devoting that time to reading. Therefore, several of these...
As a full-time book reviewer, blogger and speaker, I’ve read hundreds and hundreds of books. Never before in my eight-year career have I had more requests for books to read during this social distancing and #staythefuckhome way of life. I’ve posted a few lists on...
We’re scared and we’re worried; of course, we are. We live in an era of immediacy and quick fixes. We’re accustomed to being in control and sadly, Covid 19 is not playing nice. It’s contagion pattern, to date, shows that we could be looking at a million people being...
As always, I wait until after the new year to create this list so that I can include every single book I’ve read through the 31st. Some years I choose the list by genre, while other years I pay no heed to genre; I just select titles that have immensely...
Whether you’re relaxing at home, traveling somewhere fun or visiting with family, here are some books suggestions to bring along! These should all be available at your local indie book store or you can purchase through Amazon. Winter Break Books For On A Plane...
8 hardcover books with 24 pages per book 18 sound buttons: 8 book iD, 8 LEDs, 3 long-lasting replaceable AAA batteries included. Standalone electronic pad resembles an eReader, Choosing a story to read is fun and rewarding Engaging narration and stor... read more
Review:The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar is another excellent example of creating a novel with richly layered characters while comparing Indian and American lifestyles. In this story, Remy returns to Bombay, which he has dubbed the museum of failures, as he sees his native country through the lens of his American life. He’s there to meet his friend’s niece with the hopes of adopting her baby, as he and his wife are unable to conceive. This innocuous trip turns into a much more complex time as Remy is hit with roadblocks time and time again.It’s the story about Remy and his mother that really got to me. He lived a life of never measuring up and feeling quite unloved by her. Through their time together in Bombay, he learns critical information that allows him to see her in a more thoughtful and understanding way. This time away has brought what’s left of his shattered family back together.His trip extends much longer than anticipated and he realizes the value of being home. His American wife Kathy seemed too good to be true, but I did like their relationship, born of trust and equality. Remy’s life as a poet was buried away, but through his visit in India, he realizes the importance of doing work you love, not just working for a higher paycheck.Overall, this was a satisfying read and one that fans of Umrigar will appreciate. Her last book, Honor, along with The Space Between Us, are my two favorites of hers. I haven’t met an Umrigar book I didn’t enjoy!@thrity_umrigar @algonquinbooks 📘: Do you dress up for Halloween? If yes, what's your costume of choice? If not, what's a scary book you've read? ... See MoreSee Less