BOOK REVIEWS
Call Me Zelda (by Erika Robuck)
I have an innate curiosity to learn about the lives of other people. Identified as a biographical fiction novel, Call Me Zelda by Erika Robuck, spoke to my interests about F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
Rakiya: Stories of Bulgaria (by Ellis Shuman)
There’s a literary account I follow on X in which the person is from Bulgaria. Her posts are mostly author-related; however, she occasionally writes about Bulgaria and other countries...
A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs (by Ben Garrod)
Like a lot of people, the Jurassic Park movies sparked my curiosity about dinosaurs. So when I saw this short Audible Original Podcast offered as part of my Audible membership, I easily added it to my library.
Yellowface (by R. F. Kuang)
You know when a book comes out, and it seems like EVERYONE is reading it, except you? But, you don’t read it because EVERYONE else is reading it. Then, you finally give in because EVERYONE loves it, and you want to see for yourself what’s so great about it. Yep, that’s me and…
Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road (by Neil Peart)
I’m a latecomer to the writings of Neil Peart. Just a few months ago, I learned he wrote several nonfiction books and some fiction books too. Watching interviews online, I was immediately drawn to his personality, intelligence, love of travel, and admiration of books.
The Roommate (by Dervla McTiernan)
I’m quickly becoming a fan of Dervla McTiernan. The Roommate is the second novella I’ve read that is a prequel to her Cormac Reilly series. I’ve also read the first book in the series, The Ruin. Her books are…
Natalie Wood: The Complete Biography (by Suzanne Finstad)
Being a child during Natalie Wood’s celebrity as an actress and then her mysterious death, I was often asked if I was named after her. No, my parents did not name me after Natalie Wood; my mom said she just liked the name. Hearing the name…
The Cuckoo’s Cry (by Caroline Overington)
Another Audible Original! I enjoyed The Cuckoo’s Cry by Caroline Overington. Set in Australia at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Don Barlow lives in an idyllic beachside cottage. Now widowed…
My Effin’ Life (by Geddy Lee)
My introduction to the iconic rock n roll band, Rush, occurred in the early 1990s. In high school, there were a trio of friends who loved music and playing percussion instruments in the high school band. While only one of them played the drums, all three were humongous Rush fans.
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