Sometimes a book that should be perfect for you, that everyone insists that you’ll love, falls flat. That sticky situation is this week’s top ten list: books I should’ve love, but didn’t (as hosted by The Broke and The Bookish). I warn you, it could be a controversial list. There’s a Pulitzer Prize winner, aContinue reading “Why Didn’t I Like That? A Top Ten List”
Author Archives: Rory
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
Although I try to avoid placing unrealistic expectations on authors, I strongly suspected that I’d like NOS4A2. I was not disappointed. I’d previously enjoyed 20th Century Ghosts, Heart-Shaped Box, and Horns. I love the Locke and Key series and find Joe Hill to be a genuinely enjoyable presence on twitter (albeit a bit politically conservativeContinue reading “NOS4A2 by Joe Hill”
Boston: A Top Ten List
With all of the horrible things going on in Boston right now (Illinois and Texas, I’m thinking of you too), I thought I would share some of the wonderful things about the city. I love Shakespeare on the Common, the Red Sox, Swan Boats, the Freedom Trail, and the pizza – it’s better than NewContinue reading “Boston: A Top Ten List”
The To Be Read Stack…
I think there is an inherent amount of dishonesty in blogging. Why would anyone want to blog about the bad stuff? It’s not as interesting and, generally, nobody wants to present themselves unfavorably. I certainly don’t. I don’t want to tell you I’m overwhelmed and overworked (both of which are true), because then I feelContinue reading “The To Be Read Stack…”
Scientia Potentia Est: Amity & Sorrow by Peggy Riley
With a name like O’Connor, you have to be Catholic®. True statement and meant to be said like the silly jam commercial, though it’s certainly not a registered trademark. However is there any O’Connor out there willing to admit they were not raised at least nominally Catholic? Growing up Catholic taught me quite a bit – lest youContinue reading “Scientia Potentia Est: Amity & Sorrow by Peggy Riley”
Literary Soundtrack: A Top Ten List
I once received a mixtape (mixed CD) that led off with ‘God Bless the Broken Road’ by Rascal Flatts. I won’t tell you what happened next. I think we can all agree on the importance of giving and receiving a perfect mixtape. Its creation is an art form. The few of you who might disagreeContinue reading “Literary Soundtrack: A Top Ten List”
Wait, what do you mean I already own every Ani DiFranco album…? Songbook by Nick Hornby
I hate it when I can’t think of a single thing I want to say. It happens more often than not, unfortunately. I’ll read a book that I absolutely love and then have no idea how to begin telling you how much I loved it. It doesn’t matter what I say, it can never beContinue reading “Wait, what do you mean I already own every Ani DiFranco album…? Songbook by Nick Hornby”
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
Public Speaking (pəblik spēking), noun: The process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listener. Something Rory should not do. Four weeks ago I talked about THE day. The day where I spoke in public to people who paid for the privilege. IfContinue reading “The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi”
(B)4: A Top Ten List
(B)4. (B)est (B)ooks (B)efore (B)logging (as hosted by The Broke and The Bookish). Which is, of course, 95% of all the books I’ve read because this blog is still in its infancy. To give you a rough idea of what this list might look like if I were being absolutely honest: Jane Eyre, The Painted Veil, EmpireContinue reading “(B)4: A Top Ten List”
Roger Ebert: A Top Ten List
I adored Roger Ebert and still do. He was an interesting, giddily playful, intelligent human being and I will miss him dearly. One of my fondest memories from my childhood is watching Siskel and Ebert and The Movies every weekend – it was on in the mornings on public access television. He came to the CenterContinue reading “Roger Ebert: A Top Ten List”
flannel and folklore 