The Dutch House by Ann Patchett This mythical, epic American opus follows the lives of brother and sister Maeve and … More
Category: Reviews
Countdown – My Favorite Reads of 2020 – 7, 6, 5…
The second installment of my favorite reads of the year includes humor, insight to classic literature and ghosts! Lanny by … More
Countdown – My Favorite Reads of 2020 – 10, 9, 8…
I have neglected my blog. Not just a little, I haven’t posted in nine months! I am reclaiming this blog … More
Three Picture Books to Seek Out: Sweety, Under My Hijab and Skulls!
There are hundreds of great picture books at most libraries and most book stores carry a handful of the well-known … More
Movie Review: “The Lighthouse” Gushes with Weirdness & Wonder
The Lighthouse by the uber-talented, high-art, fearlessly bold writer, director, Robert Eggers is shot in eerie black and white with a … More
“Hollow Kingdom” is a Genre-Bending Apocalyptic Book That is Weird & Wonderful
“Hollow Kingdom” takes readers on a genre-bending, adventure narrated by animals who see the world from their owner’s perspectives. The … More
Movie Review: “After the Wedding” is a Droopy Disappointment
After the Wedding feels like a movie that lost its focus in its final phases. The premise is touching and … More
“Don’t Eat Me Chupacabra!” is A Must Have Board Book
Don’t Eat Me Chupacabra! by Derek Sullivan and Kyle Sullivan describes itself as, “A delicious story with digestible Spanish vocabulary.” … More
“The Best of Enemies” Has a Maudlin Charm and Heartfelt Message
Perhaps the greatest thing to come from the film “The Best of Enemies” will be that a few more people … More
In “The Public” Emilio Estevez Addresses Homelessness Through the Eyes of Public Librarians
Stuart Goodson (Emilio Estevez) is trying to do right every day. He is a public librarian in Cincinnati, where the … More
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