Should you read The Dylanologists? (The obvious answer is YES.) For those who are on the fence, you should seriously consider picking up David Kinney’s new book if the following opening paragraph rings true: “It starts with the voice. One day we hear its strange, broken glory, and before long everyone else in our livesContinue reading “The Dylanologists by David Kinney”
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Young God by Katherine Faw Morris
Nikki is thirteen years old. She has big plans. Starting with the unexpected death of her mother, Nikki begins to pursue her father’s faltering drug empire – as under no circumstances does she intend to end up back in the group home. As she fumbles and falters through the maze of drugs in North CarolinaContinue reading “Young God by Katherine Faw Morris”
Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia
Can I confess something? In a revelation sure to surprise no one, I was in the band. I played the clarinet and later the oboe. Just in case you thought you had seen the peak of my nerdiness, I thought I would add this bit to it. Like Alice in Kate Racculia’s Bellweather Rhapsody, IContinue reading “Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia”
Mini-Reviews: Above, Heaven’s Queen, Steal the North, and The Plover
Recently, I’ve read more books than I can possibly review. Or that I want to review. So I’m doing another round of mini-reviews. Hopefully this will allow me to catch up without disappointing anyone (mostly myself). Above by Isla Morley One line synopsis: Sixteen year old Blythe is kidnapped by and held captive by aContinue reading “Mini-Reviews: Above, Heaven’s Queen, Steal the North, and The Plover”
Ruby by Cynthia Bond
Graphic, bold, riveting, unflinching, dark, difficult and lovely can all be used to describe Cynthia Bond’s debut novel Ruby. At its heart, it’s a love story – Ephram Jennings loves Ruby Bell and that’s all you really need to know. It’s a one-sided love, one which Ephram suffers for, but he’s not willing to compromise.Continue reading “Ruby by Cynthia Bond”
The Land of Steady Habits by Ted Thompson
I was trying to find a suitable way to review a book that made me want to find the bottom of the nearest bottle of wine while simultaneously quoting Bob Dylan (as I’m wont to do when feeling maudlin), I came up with two approaches. I’ll let you be the judge. Approach one, short andContinue reading “The Land of Steady Habits by Ted Thompson”
Rage by Stephen King
On April 26, 1998 Jeffrey Cox walked into a classroom in San Gabriel High School with a semi-automatic rifle and 200 rounds of ammunition. He proceeded to fire his weapon and force the teacher out of the room while he held the remaining 70 students hostage. He then ordered pizza, soda, and cigarettes. He lovedContinue reading “Rage by Stephen King”
Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead
There are a few simple truths, universally acknowledged, that exist to hamper (perceived) perfection. I’m not about to impart anything more than a few simple clichés, but please, read on. If you straighten you hair, it will rain. If you want to wear glasses, you’ll have prefect eyesight. If you’re trying to impress a cuteContinue reading “Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead”
Leather Maiden by Joe R. Lansdale
As I sit here trying to come up with something witty and entertaining for my latest book review – sorry folks, nothing’s coming to me – I’m also plagued by everything else I should be doing instead sitting here not being able to write what will in all likelihood be a sub-par review. I shouldContinue reading “Leather Maiden by Joe R. Lansdale”
A Man Came Out of a Door in the Mountain by Adrienne Harun
Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t. So they say. But the devil is alive and well in northwestern Vancouver. And there’s more than one. There’s neglect, poverty, and abuse. There’s chosen ignorance, meth, and moonshine. There is the tyrannical drug dealer and his violent enforcers, the meth manufacturer and the rowdyContinue reading “A Man Came Out of a Door in the Mountain by Adrienne Harun”
flannel and folklore 