Did you know? I start far too many questions with that phrase (as a lover of trivia, I like to share). But did you know I have a life list? I do. Here are a few things I’ve managed to cross off: See the Boston Red Sox play in the World Series Hike the KalalauContinue reading “You Need To Know…(A Top Ten List)”
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Knockemstiff by Donald Ray Pollock
sor·row (n.) /ˈsärō/ A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others. Appearances are deceiving; the world can be a beautiful place in that way. Despite my rather innocuous physicality and mild disposition (or perhaps because of…?), my mind is a far darker place than my tinyContinue reading “Knockemstiff by Donald Ray Pollock”
Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet
Are you interested in getting me to read a particular book? Tell me it has the scruffy appeal of Donald Ray Pollock (my most favorite among favorite authors) and the addictiveness of Breaking Bad. I’ll read it. When I read that Kelly Braffet’s latest novel, ‘Save Yourself’, had both of those attributes – consider meContinue reading “Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet”
Fiction to Film: A Top Ten List
In a topic near and dear to my heart, this week’s top ten list is movies based of books. I’ve done this a few times already (see here, here, and here), luckily there is no shortage of material for lists like these. I’m splitting this into five good and five bad adaptations. As I’ve previouslyContinue reading “Fiction to Film: A Top Ten List”
Literary Pairings: Books & Music
I’m trying out a new (monthly? weekly?) feature here on FSR. Although I generally pair books with food mentioned within the text, I thought I’d pair favorite quotations with a thematically matching song. Am I the first to do this? Certainly not. I’m not sure there are any original ideas in the world anymore, butContinue reading “Literary Pairings: Books & Music”
Freud’s Mistress by Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman
I am a dreamer. No, not the kind that fantasizes about becoming rich and famous or finally attaining my dream job (although if that one librarian at the U. S. Geological Survey library would give up her job, I would be most pleased). I dream, frequently and vividly (and sometimes lucidly), almost every night. IContinue reading “Freud’s Mistress by Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman”
Too Intimidating? A Top Ten List
I am on vacation this week in Telluride, so nothing particularly fancy about this list. These are the books that intimidate me, which naturally means I gravitate towards them. I like books that challenge or discomfort me, it makes for more interesting reading. As always, in no particular order (except no. 1 is really no.Continue reading “Too Intimidating? A Top Ten List”
Morality by Stephen King
What are you willing to do for money? I am willing to work (two jobs) seven days a week and forgo many things that make me happy. I’m even willing to do a few things that make me unhappy – like speaking in public to large groups. What do I forgo? The last movie IContinue reading “Morality by Stephen King”
Are You Well-Read?
I’m stealing this from Jen at The Relentless Reader (who borrowed it from Sarah at Sarah Says Read). The original list is posted on Book Riot with quite the discussion going (50 Shades is always going to be a controversial choice due to both the poor writing and the fact that it’s fan fiction). “Isn’tContinue reading “Are You Well-Read?”
The First Half’s Best: A Top Ten List
As it’s about midway through the year, it’s apparently time to make a top ten list of the top ten books I’ve read so far, but not necessarily released, in 2013 (as hosted by The Broke and The Bookish). Getting creative now, aren’t I? Teasing. I do love a list. And this is serving asContinue reading “The First Half’s Best: A Top Ten List”
flannel and folklore 