Dune by Frank Herbert
For some reason, I'd never gotten around to reading Dune before now, in spite of it being wildly popular when I was in high school, a time when I was more inclined to read sci-fi/fantasy. Part of that popularity had to do with the release of the 1984 film starring Kyle McLachlan; in fact, I even … [Read more]
How to Become a Planet by Nicole Melleby
With the paperback of How to Become a Planet coming out April 19th, I have to share my review of this delightful middle grade novel that made me cry so much and healed my heart. Melleby's books are some of my absolute favorites when I need a story that will make me spend a couple hours wrapped up in … [Read more]
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles came out over a decade ago and won the prestigious Orange Prize, but it's been having a moment of late due to social media. The novel is a retelling of the events of The Iliad from the perspective of Patroclus, an exiled prince and the friend/companion/lover of the great warrior … [Read more]
Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey by Richard Ayoade
If you are familiar with Richard Ayoade’s acting (or, as he would say, ‘acting’) from The IT Crowd, Apple & Onion, or The Mighty Boosh, you just might hear his distinctive voice and cadence in your head as you read every line of Ayoade on Ayoade. The book, ostensibly an artist "in conversation … [Read more]
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Counting by 7s is a young adult novel written by Holly Goldberg Sloan. It is meant for middle-school-aged readers but can be enjoyed by many more. 12-year-old Willow Chance is considered a "highly gifted child," a fact that gives her some trouble making friends. Her obsessions with botany and … [Read more]
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
The Nevermoor series by Jessica Townsend has been one of my favorites since I listened to the 1st book as an audiobook in a long car ride with my family a few years ago. The Nevermoor series is currently 3 books, soon to be 4 in October 2022, but is probably going to end up as 6 to 9 books. This is … [Read more]
