I had the good fortune to begin reading The Searcher, Tana French's new standalone novel, last Wednesday, Veterans Day. I was off for the holiday and let myself dig in, forgetting any other responsibilities for a while. And then we were off for the tropical storm the following day so I was able to indulge … Continue reading Search no more
Category: Books I Want Everyone To Read
Hatemonger in Chief
A vote for Donald Trump is a vote for Stephen Miller. And a vote for Stephen Miller is a vote for that guy in high school and college who would dump his garbage next to the trash can and refuse to pick it up because 'that's what the janitors get paid to do.' Oink. Stephen … Continue reading Hatemonger in Chief
The Nickel Boys
I can't stop thinking about this book. Or talking about it. And now writing about it! I posted a micro review on Twitter that sums up my feelings in three tweets: Colson Whitehead won a Pulitzer (#2!) for #The Nickel Boys. It's perfect. Cinematic. Heartbreakingly bittersweet. It’s a damn good story, beautifully written. But the … Continue reading The Nickel Boys