The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

The birds in the book are organized according to the bird they are deep down inside. What can I say, I'm extremely pleased with this book. It's displayed on my book shelf next to a little glass bird and a ceramic tile with a Kingfisher on it. I received the book as a Secret Santa… Continue reading The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

Author Spotlight: Ann Patchett

Bad news first followed by good... Understandably a prolific writer can't hit a high note every book they write but Commonwealth by Ann Patchett was unfortunately a big disappointment to me. I love all the other works I've read by her.* It's interesting because in general the book was very good. The plot was fine:… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Ann Patchett

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

Important note: you might also see The 7 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle as a title. The best way to encapsulate my feelings on this book would be...WOWZA. I know it's not an official word but it does exist in urban dictionary, so that's something right?! It can mean: a surprisingly amazing, oh my gosh, out… Continue reading The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

How To Date Men When You Hate Men by Blythe Roberson

The author Blythe Roberson is HYSTERICAL! Contrary to what the title alludes to, Blythe doesn't actually hate (all) men. It's more about how hard it is to date when we are "in an era that we thought was the end of patriarchy...and at the beginning of an age where robots do all our dating for… Continue reading How To Date Men When You Hate Men by Blythe Roberson