I gave this book 4 stars on GR. I think more for the subject matter than the writing or overall book. I do like Michael Lewis’s writing. This book captures what he is really good at: he writes real people... Continue reading →

Satoko and Nada, Vol. 1 by Yupechika A really cute manga about two college roommates, one from Japan and one from Saudi Arabia. It is inclusive and genuine. I really enjoy it and am going to read the rest. Read... Continue reading →

The Comfort Book by Matt Haig This is a nice little book. I find Haig and I have similar humanistic views and experiences with mental health struggles. I liked some of the aphorisms in this book. Read January 27-Feb 8,... Continue reading →

The first of the monthly book reviews so I can get back to blogging and reviewing. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman Juster Cute children’s novel which is similar to Alice in Wonderland. It has a boy going into strange land... Continue reading →

This is a really cute and lovely little young adult fantasy romance. I saw a friend of mine on Good Reads read it and the synopsis seemed nice enough (“First female magician in alternate universe England”). I was surprised how... Continue reading →

I have wanted to read this book for a few years. It’s an analysis of the luxury fashion and goods market in the last few decades. This book was published in 2007. I usually do not read contemporary nonfiction that... Continue reading →

I feel like I should write a review about the trilogy as a whole, but I think the first book is good enough to be stand alone. I also did not like the trilogy as a whole compared to the... Continue reading →

Years ago, I read Reichl’s memoir about her time as the NY Times restaurant critic and I remember enjoying her writing style. Even though I have never read a Gourmet magazine (and I wish I had), I’ve wanted to read... Continue reading →

I have gotten out of the habit of writing book reviews right after finishing a book. I really have to get back into it because I’m reading more books this year than I have in a long time. Maybe that... Continue reading →