When I started listening to audiobooks a few years ago, I was worried that true book purists might consider listening to a book "cheating." I'm happy to say that I've completely gotten over that fear; in fact, I'm convinced that some books are actually better enjoyed and understood when heard rather than read. Born a Crime… Continue reading Review: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Happy Sunday, and happy first weekend of football season! I'm using this long weekend to get caught up on graduate work and blog posts--it's been far too long since I've shared a book review with you. I like to read lots of different genres, and I know that not everyone likes the different types of… Continue reading Hope Heals by Katherine and Jay Wolf
One of the categories on the Book Fifty Reading Challenge this year is a "Book Published in 1917 or before." When I did some research on books published in 1917, I found The Alpine Path, a very short memoir by Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author of Anne of Green Gables and many other lovely books. The Anne books… Continue reading The Alpine Path
Happy Memorial Day! I hope you are all having a nice holiday--complete with burgers and barbecue and sunshine. I think it's important to stop on this holiday and think about those who have given their lives for our country, so today I've chosen six books about our troops to give you a chance to learn more about… Continue reading Six Books for Memorial Day
I received Everlasting is the Past in my Rabbit Room Christmas box back in December, and I've finally made my way around to reading it. This book is a memoir written by Walter Wangerin, Jr., who is a very successful writer. The book doesn't really discuss his writing, life; it focuses on his journey of faith… Continue reading Everlasting is the Past by Walt Wangerin
