Tag: reading
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currently reading 6.14
I’m currently reading World of Wonders by Robertson Davies and taking a lot longer than I expected. I’m on page 58 of 300-some pages, whereas The Manticore took me about 36 hours to read. On top of that, I’ve barely worked on reviews for the last 4 or 5 books. Maybe it’s less than that,…
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cujo by stephen king
Cujo by Stephen King Review Time was a myth and death was a dream. A family’s Saint Bernard who’s so loving and friendly contracts rabies and becomes Castle Rock’s most horrific nightmare since Frank Dodd. **Review contains spoilers** I thoroughly enjoyed and loved Cujo. Though I love SK’s writing (and he’s not losing his spot…
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white trash warlock by david r slayton
White Trash Warlock by David R Slayton Adam Binder has the Sight, which allows him to interact with other spirits and travel to other spirit realms. The Sight runs through the Binder family, but only certain family members have Sight and those who do become estranged. But when Adam’s sister-in-law spirals downwards and his brother…
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identity by milan kundera
Identity by Milan Kundera The quantity of boredom, if boredom is measurable, is much greater today than it once was. This book was an especially quick read and kind of interesting for me. There were times where I believed I had spaced out while reading and missed something because Kundera randomly changes what’s happening. But…
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when the lights go out by mary kubica
When the Lights Go Out by Mary Kubica – Review TW: parent death, cancer ***Review contains a HUGE spoiler Jessie Sloan’s mother is at the end of a brutal battle with cancer. Jessie needs to figure out what to do after she has dedicated her teenage life to lovingly caring for her mother. But when…
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dracula by bram stoker
Dracula by Bram Stoker The horror classic that brings you through castles and across waters, we’re introduced to a monster from the viewpoint of several individuals who are affected by Dracula. Find the full summary here. I found that Dracula was easiest to read with no distractions around. Though there were a few times where…
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circe review
Circe by Madeline Miller “Even after all this time, you still believe you should be rewarded, just because you have been obedient.” Circe is the daughter of the god Helios and nymph Perse. Zeus banishes her to solitary life on her own island when it is found that she sought out her witchcraft powers. Her…
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bag of bones by stephen king
Four years following the sudden death of his pregnant wife, Mike Noonan returns to their vacation home, Sara Laughs, to hopefully break from his writer’s block. Aside from his grief, this visit is unlike any that he’s had before, where he learns more about the town’s people and Sara Laughs’ history. Read the full summary…
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reading on the earth
Happy Earth Day! I love the earth, we all came from her and we need to remember to give back to her. This past year of working and trying to be outside more than I have ever been in my life has been amazing. I truly appreciate the earth and every moment I have to…
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what i’ve read so far this year
Reading in 2022 Reading has definitely changed for me once I’ve started blogging about it. I am so happy that I started doing it because I feel like I’m interacting more with my pleasure reads than I ever have before. Yes, I still use reading for an escape from this world at times. But now…
Alessandra is reading... 