The Hogarth Shakespeare project launched in late 2015, with prominent authors retelling and re-imagining the works of Shakespeare. With authors such as Anne Tyler, Margaret Atwood, and Gillian Flynn, I couldn’t help but be excited about these novels. Yet somehow, despite Atwood’s contribution being the fourth installment, it’s also the first one I’ve read! Hag-Seed*,Continue reading “Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood”
Author Archives: Rory
Upcoming Fiction: The Autumn 2016 Edition
It’s nearly October, my favorite month of the year – the month of changing trees, apple picking, bonfires, stormy weather, the return of knee high boots and buffalo plaid… And this particular October, quite possibly, childbirth* (which sounds both terrifying and like an absolute relief). Needless to say, I am excited for the personal changes andContinue reading “Upcoming Fiction: The Autumn 2016 Edition”
What I Read (And What I Should’ve Been Reading)
On top of things I am not. That being said, I know a brilliant twist on a topic when I see one. Kate’s take on back to school books made me smile and think, which is a reaction not to be taken lightly when reading on the interwebs. What was I assigned to read inContinue reading “What I Read (And What I Should’ve Been Reading)”
#30Authors: Ed Tarkington on Miss Jane by Brad Watson
#30Authors is an event started by The Book Wheel that connects readers, bloggers, and authors. In it, 30 authors review their favorite recent reads on 30 blogs in 30 days. It takes place annually during the month of September and has been met with incredible support from and success in the literary community. It has also beenContinue reading “#30Authors: Ed Tarkington on Miss Jane by Brad Watson”
Loner by Teddy Wayne
He’s quiet. He’s shy. He’s insecure. He’s David Federman, one of the most gifted students to come out of his New Jersey high school. Determined to make a fresh start at Harvard, he tries to fit in and open up to others. He reveals his talents to others. He socializes. Unfortunately, he still finds himself inContinue reading “Loner by Teddy Wayne”
What I’m Watching, but Mostly What I’ve Watched.
TV is not my thing. I don’t have the patience or inclination for it. I fidget when I watch it. If I don’t, it means I’ve fallen asleep. I am a chronic abandoner of shows (sorry, The Walking Dead and Poldark). Naturally I know all sorts of pop culture references. I am on top ofContinue reading “What I’m Watching, but Mostly What I’ve Watched.”
Literary Mixtape | Far from the Madding Crowd
Do you ever want a modern soundtrack to literary fiction? Yes? Me too. That’s the point of this feature. Whereas some people imagine cinematic montages in their head, I create a soundtrack. Okay, so I actually do both, but I prefer to share my soundtrack. While Far from the Madding Crowd is not my favoriteContinue reading “Literary Mixtape | Far from the Madding Crowd”
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood
Wayvonna Quinn was born in the back of a stranger’s car while her parents hitchhiked across Texas. Eight years later, her circumstances have improved. Barely. Now living in a dilapidated farmhouse, Wavy’s trying to parent her infant brother. Her father runs a meth lab on the property and her mother barely functions. To say herContinue reading “All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood”
The List // August
It’s been a rough summer, not terrible, by any means, but…long? I don’t know. Let’s start with what I can’t control. It’s hot. I don’t have air conditioning. I’m carrying 10 pounds too many and I feel like I’m constantly overheating. When I left work today it was 97 degrees. My face just made anContinue reading “The List // August”
Books Made Me Do It
I do not often read the types of books that inspire me to do what the characters do. Does anyone really want to be living in a Stephen King novel? While I’d like to think I’d survive the superflu and kick anyone’s ass that got in my way, I probably wouldn’t. The odds would notContinue reading “Books Made Me Do It”
flannel and folklore 