Real Easy by Marie Rutkoski
I sat on this review for most of the day, unsure of what to make of this book. I think I'm gonna land on the side of "good" and give it a 4-star seal of approval. I think a lot of people are coming into this looking at the subplot of crime involving a stripper and assume this is a Hustler$-esque … [Read more]
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
I've had The Handmaid's Tale on my shelf for many months now, but I've been avoiding starting it. I wanted to read it, but I felt like I had to be in a certain (untroubled) emotional state to face it, and that's been a tall order these past couple of years. I recently braced myself and got down to … [Read more]
The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel
I saw The Secret to Superhuman Strength (2021) by Alison Bechdel on NPR's Best Books List and was immediately intrigued. I'd already read the graphic memoir, Fun House, by Bechdel, which I enjoyed, but this one seemed right up my alley. I have a hard time describing Bechdel's graphic memoirs because … [Read more]
Bass-Ackwards by Eris Adderly
Sometimes, I’m going along and suddenly my brain wants to read something real weird. Usually, nothing that fits that weird shape calls itself to my attention and I can get on with my usual reading. Last night I came across Eris Adderly’s Bass-Ackwards and knew it was the real weird thing I wanted to … [Read more]
All Systems Red: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
A friend from my book club is constantly recommending science-fiction novels that I strongly dislike. It's not that I hate science fiction, but it's not my go-to genre, and she has honestly picked some very bad books. So when she recommended All Systems Red: The Murderbot Diaries (2017) by Martha … [Read more]
The One True Me and You by Remi K. England
This book is nothing less than a warm hug! It was exactly what I needed to bring some light and joy to my day, and I don’t know if I can express how much it means that it exists. Kaylee is in Orlando for GreatCon, a fan convention for Sherlock show The Great Game, and a chance for them to try out … [Read more]
