My plan was to start 2014 off with a nice, important classic: namely, Walden by Thoreau. But then, What I Did for a Duke (2011) by Julie Anne Long became available at my library. Probably no one will be surprised when they hear that I am finished with What I Did for a Duke and only about ten percent … [Read more]
Hyperbole and a Half
I got this and Yes, Chef from my Cannonball book elf, Jeena Livance Lim. Can't even tell you how excited I was when I opened the box. Everyone has probably read this by now, but I've always been really good at being late to the party. Everyone also has probably heard about Allie Brosh's struggles … [Read more]
's CBR6 Review No:2 ·
Genres: Uncategorized ·
Tags: #CBR6, Allie Brosh, Graphic Novel, Hyperbole and a Half ·
A dismal view of marriage
This debut novel is a complex read, which looks at three deeply screwed-up marriages largely from the uncomprehending standpoint of the husbands, two of whom are detectives investigating the possible murder of his spouse by the third husband. Adding a little spice to it all is the fact that one of … [Read more]
Yes, Please
There's this thing I really like to do: eat. Reading is right up there (throw in playing with my kid, sleeping, and the occasional roll in the hay, and that there's a perfect day). When I lived in New York, I was lucky enough to eat some very good food prepared by some absolute geniuses. One place I … [Read more]
's CBR6 Review No:1 ·
Genres: Biography/Memoir, Non-Fiction ·
Tags: #food, #marcus samuelsson, #memoir ·
Fofo
Farandola? I barely know ya!
You know how you have a book from your childhood that you cherish that made a real impact on you and you decide to finally read the sequel as an adult and you're left disappointed? It's kind of like that. … [Read more]
's CBR6 Review No:1 ·
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction ·
Tags: #CBR6, A Wind in the Door, Madeleine L'Engle, Robyn Robotron ·