Fantasy, like few other genres of popular culture, is the land of giants. Metaphorical ones, of course, but I can't think of many more artistic endeavors where the playing field is dominated by a mere few authors. One only has to pick up any Terry Brooks novel, for instance, to see the long shadows … [Read more]
Dive into Swamplandia!- (But Lower Your Expectations)
I feel a bit guilty writing this about a book that was a finalist for the Pulitzer in fiction, but here it is: this book underwhelmed me. That is not to say that it was bad, or that I wouldn’t recommend it, merely that my high expectations were not borne out. I think my disappointment stems from … [Read more]
Stanley Tucci really loves to cook (and bake, and grill …)
I heard that the actor Stanley Tucci had written a cookbook — not a surprise from the star and moving force behind the cinematic delightful ode to Italian food, Big Night. But until I picked up The Tucci Cookbook I had no idea how deeply his love of food and cooking went. Readers of this cookbook … [Read more]
's CBR6 Review No:1 ·
Genres: Cooking/Food, Non-Fiction ·
Tags: #CBR6, #food, Books, cookbook, Italian food, Stanley Tucci, xoxoxoe ·
Faultless
It is not often that you find a perfect book. I didn't find this one, I was told to read it by a dear friend (popcultureboy) and am very glad I did. My Sister-in-Law died young and brutally fast from a brain tumour in February 2013 and after that I was directed by well meaning souls to all … [Read more]
Creating Your Dream Guy Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
If you've never been in the position our heroine finds herself in - 30, single, and at a family wedding being smothered by pitying glances and "it'll be your turn someday"s - then her decision to make up a boyfriend might sound a little ridiculous to you. That's alright; that's reasonable. But let … [Read more]
They Should Have Jumped Off the Roof
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews
Somehow I made it to the ripe old age of (age redacted) without knowing the details of this book. Written in 1979, this story of a family and it’s slow, painful, deconstruction has titillated audiences and will be return to the small screen soon via a Lifetime movie (of course). I was intrigued both … [Read more]