Dec 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Circle By: Dave Eggers The Circle, a 2010 novel by Dave Eggers, follows a young graduate by the name of Mae Holland as she begins a new job at the “it” place to work. The Circle, which was started by three mastermind technological, business, and social/cultural...
Nov 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
A Brave Vessel By: Hobson Woodward In a well-researched, but always engaging narrative, Hobson Woodward explores the connection between William Shakespeare’s The Tempest and the voyage of the Sea Venture, a ship sent to supply the floundering colony at Jamestown,...
Nov 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Purity By: Jonathan Franzen Reading Purity is a very personal, time-consuming investment; however, the payoff is extraordinary. Good (possibly great), well-crafted novels just don’t come along that often. My biggest problem with finishing it is wondering what I will...
Nov 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Coincidence of Coconut Cake By: Amy E. Reichert If you happen to follow my book reviews, you’ll notice I have a soft spot for romance. Lately, I’ve enjoy a side of recipes with my romance. The Coincidence of Coconut Cake is a new romance novel by Amy E....
Nov 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
A Fine Romance: A Memoir By: Candice Bergen For those of a certain age, Candice Bergen’s fictional alter-ego of Murphy Brown supersedes the woman herself. For those of an elevated certain age, Bergen is better known as the daughter of Charles Bergen, being the...