May 2024

Book Review – A Swim In The Pond In The Rain by George Saunders

Imagine being in a cozy, intellectual space where George Saunders, acclaimed author and professor, dissects classic Russian short stories. “A Swim in a Pond in the Rain” offers precisely this experience. It’s a blend of literary critique, writing advice, and personal anecdotes, making it a captivating read for both aspiring writers and literature enthusiasts. Saunders brings his 20 years of teaching experience into this book, providing readers with an intimate look at the intricacies of storytelling through the works of Chekhov, Tolstoy, Turgenev, and Gogol.

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Manga Review – Vagabond

Grab your swords and get comfy because we’re about to embark on a journey into the world of samurais, philosophical musings, and some seriously epic sword fights with Vagabond. If you’ve been on the fence about diving into this manga, let me be your guide. Vagabond isn’t just another tale of a guy with a sword; it’s a sweeping narrative that cuts through your expectations and embeds itself deeply in your mind and soul.

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Book Review – Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! by David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams

Alright, let’s cut through the pre-flight announcements and get straight to it. “Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!” is the backstage pass you never knew you needed into the chaotic and uproarious world of one of the funniest films ever made.

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Book Review – Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott

If you’re a fan of tear-jerking love stories, “Five Feet Apart” by Rachael Lippincott will hit you right in the feels. Picture this: Stella Grant is a control freak with a to-do list for everything, including her Cystic Fibrosis (CF) treatments. Enter Will Newman, the rebellious guy who sees rules as mere suggestions, and you’ve got a recipe for a love story that’s as sweet as it is tragic.

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Free Book: The Sun Also Rises

The Roar of the 1920s: A Dive into Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises” Okay, I’ve got a confession to make. It took me an embarrassingly long time to read “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway. I know, I know—it’s a classic and for all the literature nerds out there, this one should be a

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Free Book: Twelve Years A Slave

A Deep Dive into Solomon Northup’s “Twelve Years a Slave“ As a book lover with a penchant for narratives that resonate with genuine historical significance, Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup is an essential read. This firsthand account of slavery provides a stark, unflinching look at the cruelties of the American slave system narrated

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Free Book: Little Women

Embracing the “Little” and the Fierce: Louisa May Alcott’s Ode to Ambition and Domesticity Oh little women, how I adore thee! As a self-professed lover of all things literary and classic, I must admit I’m somewhat ashamed it took me this long to finally read the treasured novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. I’ve

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