Although I included “The Devil All the Time” by Donald Ray Pollock on my top ten best fiction books of 2011 (it came in at #4), I have been hesitant to review it, if only because I did not think my review would do it justice. “The Devil All the Time” is without a doubtContinue reading “The Devil All the Time by Donald Ray Pollock”
Author Archives: Rory
Top Ten Tuesday: Most revealing posts
“Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. This feature was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We’d love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!” So thisContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: Most revealing posts”
The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt
The Sisters brothers are Charlie and Eli Sisters, two Gold Rush era contract killers employed by the Commodore to dispense with those who wronged him (the initial “wrong” need not be known). Eli, the younger and more conscientious of the two (a violent sweetheart if you will), is hoping this is their last job. CharlieContinue reading “The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt”
Do you prefer a literate or illiterate girl? Perspectives and preferences.
This lovely essay was written by Rosemary Urquico in response to Charles Warnke’s You Should Date an Illiterate Girl. Found via Misfit Salon via Willing to See Less. Image via coco+kelley via matchbook mag. “Date a girl who reads. Date a girl who spends her money on books instead of clothes. She has problems with closetContinue reading “Do you prefer a literate or illiterate girl? Perspectives and preferences.”
Book blogger hop: new and old books
This week’s first question is (from Parajunkee’s View): Do your reading habits change based on your mood? Do you read a certain genre if you are feeling depressed or happy? Absolutely. My go-to book(s) when I am depressed is either Stephen King’s Bag of Bones or Jane Eyre. I’ve read those books so many timesContinue reading “Book blogger hop: new and old books”
The House at Sea’s End by Elly Griffiths
Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist, professor, and mother? Ruth takes on her newest role of single parent to daughter Kate while trying to solve the decades old murder. In the latest entry into the Ruth Galloway mystery series, The House at Sea’s End by Elly Griffiths, Ruth has recently returned to work and been pulled intoContinue reading “The House at Sea’s End by Elly Griffiths”
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
Kate Morton’s sophomore novel, The Forgotten Garden, is an ambitious tale spanning five generations of women. The novel opens in Australia, with a lost little girl with no idea who she is or where she came from. The only clue to her origins is a book of fairy tales. This little girl grows into oneContinue reading “The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton”
Top Ten Tuesday: Who would you want to be?
“Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. This feature was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We’d love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!” This week’sContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: Who would you want to be?”
Feature Friday: Required reading
Feature and Follow Friday question: Summer Reading. What was your favorite book that you were REQUIRED to read when you were in school? I have three: Jane Eyre, Return of the Native, and Animal Farm (I still quote Animal Farm in everyday life). I love them still. However, I still don’t care for Wuthering Heights.Continue reading “Feature Friday: Required reading”
Horns by Joe Hill
Ignatius Martin Perrish (an (innocent) person of interest in his girlfriend’s horrific murder) wakes up, intensely hungover, with horns. Only the latter is a new occurrence and Ig freaks out (does this make him the devil?). Unfortunately, in addition to actually having painful, throbbing horns extending from his skull, these horns encourage those Ig encountersContinue reading “Horns by Joe Hill”
flannel and folklore 