As an undergraduate, I fell in love with Ernest Hemingway. My major in English trumped my minor in Women's Studies when it came to his mysogynistic ways. After reading a number of biographical works about him I forgave him. He was damaged goods. His writing impressed me and I have repeatedly heard his voice in … Continue reading Love in Ernest
Category: Books
Are you ready to take a ride? Read The Girl on the Train!
I’m a little off my pace this year in terms of how many books I’ve read – I’ve only got 14 titles on my list so far for 2015. Along the way, there were a couple that I slogged through and there was even one that I abandoned as unreadable (Chuck Pahulniak’s Damned). The Girl … Continue reading Are you ready to take a ride? Read The Girl on the Train!
Ugly Girls – a(n ugly) novel
Ever start reading a book and get a sense pretty early on that you're not going to enjoy it? What do you do? Push through or bail? For much of my reading life, I've opted to push through and have, on occasion, been pleasantly surprised when something shifts or clicks and the book becomes enjoyable. … Continue reading Ugly Girls – a(n ugly) novel
Thoughts after seeing American Sniper
I’ve seen a number of movies in the past month or so, three of which have been based upon books. American Sniper is the only one in which I felt the movie didn’t accurately portray the author’s experiences with real accuracy. I admire Chris Kyle's patriotism and willingness to sacrifice his life for his country, … Continue reading Thoughts after seeing American Sniper
Running to hide in the dark
It's times like this that make me understand the appeal of going to the theater to see a movie. Or three. I don't often get to the movies for a film that is anything other than rated PG, but during my winter holidays, I found my way to the Spectrum three times for grown up … Continue reading Running to hide in the dark
The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone – by Adele Griffin
You know how certain books seem to take up residence in some internal place? Maybe your head, sometimes your heart, at times your imagination and occasionally your soul? This is one of those books. From the opening page this novel that presents as a work of nonfiction, absolutely grabbed me and I can’t wait to … Continue reading The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone – by Adele Griffin
Want a good laugh? Yes Please
Was there a time in your life when receiving a book as a present would have prompted you to toss another log, along with the new book, on the fire? Well, trust me that will not be the response of any recipient of Yes Please by Amy Poehler. If someone should be so doubly lucky to … Continue reading Want a good laugh? Yes Please
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