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What Happens When the Past is Forgotten

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro

January 29, 2023 by The Chancellor Leave a Comment

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro My rating: 4 of 5 stars I chose this for the CBR15 Passport Challenge in the “Travel Your Bookshelf” category. The first time I read Buried Giant, it was going to be a 3 star rating the ending saved it for me. That moment on the shore with Axl and Beatrice gets me in the feels. It’s such sharp, intense writing that leaves a strong impression on a reader. That deserves recognition. Originally, I thought the plot didn’t have much […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: #fantasy, CBR15Passport, Fiction, Kazuo Ishiguro, The Buried Giant

The Chancellor's CBR15 Review No:2 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: #fantasy, CBR15Passport, Fiction, Kazuo Ishiguro, The Buried Giant ·
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Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk

Thous Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics by Eugene Cho

January 29, 2023 by The Chancellor Leave a Comment

Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics by Eugene Cho My rating: 3 of 5 stars I chose this for the CBR15 Passport Challenge in the “New to You Author” category. Eugene Cho is a pastor in Seattle who became increasingly uncomfortable with the rise of Christian nationalism leading up to, and after, the 2016 election. “Thou Shalt Not be a Jerk” is his reminder to readers that if they claim to be Christians, then Jesus should be the center […]

Filed Under: Non-Fiction, Religion Tagged With: CBR15Passport, Eugene Cho, politics, Religion, Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk

The Chancellor's CBR15 Review No:1 · Genres: Non-Fiction, Religion · Tags: CBR15Passport, Eugene Cho, politics, Religion, Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk ·
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Thank You, LanierHgts!

December 31, 2022 by The Chancellor Leave a Comment

I’m excited to read both of these. I love a good series and I haven’t read either before. These may be some of my first reads in 2023. Great choices and thanks again, LanierHgts!

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Book Exchange, Book Exchange 2022

Genres: Fiction · Tags: Book Exchange, Book Exchange 2022 ·
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What if there was a mermaid who lived in Lake Michigan?

The Lake Michigan Mermaid: A Tale in Poems by Anne-Marie Oomen

November 20, 2022 by The Chancellor Leave a Comment

The Lake Michigan Mermaid: A Tale in Poems by Anne-Marie Oomen My rating: 3 of 5 stars Having lived around Lake Michigan for about 15 years now, it’s had an impact on my life, to say the least. If you’ve ever been to the Michigan-side of the lake, you know that there’s nothing better than sitting on a dune overlooking the lake and just relaxing and letting thoughts bubble up. Originally from California, I didn’t think there was another coast to compare, but Lake Michigan […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Poetry Tagged With: Anne-Marie Ooman, Anne-Marie Oomen, Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan Mermaid, mermaids

The Chancellor's CBR14 Review No:24 · Genres: Children's Books, Poetry · Tags: Anne-Marie Ooman, Anne-Marie Oomen, Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan Mermaid, mermaids ·
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When the Past Helps You Solve Your Present Problems

Raising the Horseman by Serena Valentino

November 20, 2022 by The Chancellor Leave a Comment

Raising the Horseman by Serena Valentino My rating: 3 of 5 stars A cross between a retelling and a sequel of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving, “Raising the Horseman” seems to not know what it wants to be. On one hand we have the standard story of Sleepy Hollow as told to us through the OG Katrina Van Tassel and her diaries which flesh out the plot and the characters. But then we also have the modern day Kat Van Tassel and […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Tagged With: Headless Horseman, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Raising the Horseman, serena valentino

The Chancellor's CBR14 Review No:23 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: Headless Horseman, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Raising the Horseman, serena valentino ·
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Maximizing the Fun while Minimizing the Waits

Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2023 by Seth Kubersky

November 20, 2022 by The Chancellor Leave a Comment

Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2023 by Seth Kubersky My rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s been almost a year since I was last at Disneyland, but my first time planning a solo trip. I had a work conference in Anaheim and decided to tack on some personal days and visit Disney. In preparation for a recent trip to the happiest place on earth, I turned to this guide to help me prepare and ready myself for what to expect. I decided ahead of time that […]

Filed Under: Non-Fiction Tagged With: Disneyland, Seth Kubersky, theme park, travel, Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2023

The Chancellor's CBR14 Review No:22 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: Disneyland, Seth Kubersky, theme park, travel, Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2023 ·
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