- This is definitely a tough read. It deals with dark subject matter and follows the main character through her journey in realizing she was a victim of human trafficking.
- This is a relatively quick read as the story is told through short bursts of current day narrative and flashbacks.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
The Girl Before by Rena Olsen
Monday, September 25, 2017
The Vanishing American Adult by Ben Sasse
- Sasse does a great job narrating the audiobook.
- This is an extremely timely book as the nation questions our values and what entitlements the government should provide.
- This book explores a conundrum that I often find myself in as a parent: how can I best prepare my children for the world? How can I give my children every advantage I can while instilling a strong work ethic and grit?
The Best of the Rejection Collection
- This collection of cartoons is a bit off... in a good way. All of the cartoons were rejected from The New Yorker.
- I enjoyed reading about the artists behind the cartoons, and what they find interesting.
- Warning: You will likely find yourself snickering and snorting as you read this book.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Losing It by Emma Rathbone
- At 26 the main character is still a virgin, and not happy about it.
- This book is about a new adult finding them-self, and questioning what they want to do with their life.
- This is a really quick read.
Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown
- This book ventures between what feels like a normal experience and the paranormal.
- The two main characters in this book attempt to find a missing person. While they knew this person when she was in their lives, it is in investigating her disappearance that they begin to understand her.
- This book kept me turning the pages. It is a character-driven suspense novel.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
The Startup by Doree Shafrir
- This novel takes a sharp look at the start-up culture that has taken much of the business world by storm.
- The names of the businesses in the novel get a bit annoying as they are simply two works smashed together. However, this is an accurate portray of tech company naming conventions.
- The characters in this novel all feel like they are rooted in flat stereotypes.
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fin by Gail Honeyman
- This novel is unexpectedly difficult. It starts out with a nearly whimsical tone. Then, quickly, it becomes much more.
- At times I found it difficult to continue on with the book as the subject matter is quite dark.
- Overall, the novel embraces a reassuring message.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Theft by Finding by David Sedaris
- I highly suggest the audiobook of this title. It felt like David Sedaris was reading directly to me from his diaries.
- The entries felt like very short stories with Sedaris' wit and humor.
- I'm looking forward to a possible release of his more recent diaries.
All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg
- This is a quick read.
- The odd point of view in the novel took me a few chapters to get into.
- This novel at times felt like a stream of consciousness.
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