Though the ancient Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu wrote it more than 2,500 years ago The Art of War is still referenced and used today. Its relevance applies not only to war, but it has far reaching applications to leadership, business, etc. I’m more of an organizer/to do list maker than a long term planner, strategic thinking isn’t my strong suit, so I knew that I could learn a thing or too from this ancient tome. “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need […]
You reeeeeeeally should have talked about Kevin.
I remember seeing the trailers for the movie adaptation of the novel and it scared the bejeebus out of me. I’m not a big horror film fan, though I do enjoy suspense novels, but there is something about evil kids that completely unnerves me. Still, I was intrigued so when I came across the book at a book sale I snatched it up. Through letters written to her estranged husband, we watch Eva Khatchadourian try to make sense of life after her son, the titular […]
Ben Joe: Doesn’t Know Whether to Scratch His Watch or Wind His Butt
This is the first book that I have read by Anne Tyler: I picked it up on a whim having never heard of her because I came across many of her novels at a book sale and reviews of her work seemed good. I was not terribly impressed by this one, but after finding out this was her first novel, and she wrote it at 22 I may give her another whirl. Ben Joe is the only son in a house filled with women: mom, […]
Hamlet. But with dogs. And not as good.
I just now realized that I never reviewed this book that I finished at the beginning of September so this review is under some serious mental cobwebs. Suffice it to say if I had been fired up about the novel, I would have reviewed it at the time. Edgar, born mute, lives with his family on their farm breeding and raising dogs. It’s not an easy life, but it is a good one. When his estranged uncle returns and his father dies tragically, Edgar’s world […]
Another great novel by Richard Russo
Richard Russo is one of my favorite authors of all time, definitely in the top five. I have yet to read something of his that I didn’t adore from start to finish. He won a Pulitzer for a reason, people. I strongly encourage you to pick up a book of his, any book, and read it immediately. You will thank me, so let me just say you’re welcome now. But I digress. Lou (Lucy) Lynch is writing the story of his life in small-town upstate […]
Light on perks, heavy on wallflower
In honor of National Banned Books week I wanted to read something in the top 10 most banned books of 2013. Perks of Being a Wallflower was on the list, could be read in a short period of time and was available at my local library, the trifecta! I didn’t get a chance to see the film when it came out but I knew that it had received positive reviews. Even though I had heard good things I thought it was maybe going to be […]
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