We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates
"We were the Mulvaneys, remember us?" When Joyce Carol Oates slows down she is quite capable of writing very good fiction. This novel from 1996 is one of her more famous and popular novels, and given how many novels she's written, maybe one of a very few that anyone not otherwise quite familiar … [Read more]
The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West
"There was such a long pause that I wondered whether my Mamma and Papa were ever going to speak to each other again." At times, this is one of the funniest novels I have ever read. It's slightly overlong at times, and given that there's two more books in the series, I don't think that's going to … [Read more]
How to Read London: A Crash Course in London Architecture by Chris Rogers
Best for: People without a background in architecture who are interested in learning about the different styles they see around London. In a nutshell: Author Rogers provides two-page overviews of major architectural landmarks across the (primarily northern part of) London. Worth … [Read more]
Thous Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics by Eugene Cho
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 … [Read more]
Dangerous Flames by Stephanie Burgis
With Mia and Leander fairly well settled in Hapthorn, it’s fallen to Carmilla, Countess Cardenza, to investigate the last loose threads from the previous novella. But first, she has to not kill anyone at their wedding, not even her annoying (-ly beautiful) old flame. That’s right, it’s a … [Read more]
Looking For Her by Chan Chau
This was a fun preorder gift to myself -- I completely forgot that I'd ordered this so it was a nice surprise package when I got home one day. Chan Chau is one of my favorite artists and I'm glad I got the chance to have a physical copy of this comic. You can also currently read it for free online … [Read more]
