We might hope that enough ink has been spent, enough podiums spoken from, enough hands raised in unison, enough battles won that we have conquered the struggles of feminism. We haven’t.
Read MoreI have often asked myself, where do these guys get these ideas? How do they take a glimmer of a thought and turn it into an intricate story? How is it that they leave you torn and ragged and filled with dread? Envy is one of the seven deadly sins, but it has been in my heart since I became a devout fan of horror fiction.
Read MoreThis authors approach to telling yet another story of our cultural obsession with true crime is unique. And while it didn’t feel particularly salacious, those telling crime stories must remember that the ones you choose to tell and the way in which you tell them have repercussions. Always.
Read MoreJust in time for All Hallows Eve, this edition of Crib Notes gathers some scary reads by new authors writing horror novels. I recommend keeping all the lights on!
Read MoreA complicated mystery based in theological, historical and archaeological foundations. A priest wavering in his faith is given a scroll which leads to the discovery of a puzzle that reveals a map to an ancient codex.
Read MoreI found the author to be a bit off his game here. I was neither thrilled nor mystified, but given that I have enjoyed this writers body of work I saw it through.
Read MoreFull disclosure, I have never been much of a Chelsea Handler fan. But with this book she gives herself permission to be emotional and introspective in addition to the biting wit and it brought me to where I am now, a fan. Finally.
Read MoreEverything and everyone is being erased, and despite your anticipated horror of what’s to come, you will not be able to look away from the page. This book is both a dream and a nightmare.
Read MoreThis is King at his best; sleepy small-town setting that is seething with something beneath the surface, adults at war with their demons and a boy who will make your heart ache as he tries to save the day. Every element of the author’s fierce repertoire of talent is on display here!
Read MoreAn epic and vicious battle of the sexes set in a private school. The boys are caught with their pants down, which I mean in the literal sense of the word as well as the figurative, and the girls are out for blood.
Read MoreThe story of this foray into the realm of digital spy craft set the standard of concern. Spy’s of today are being converted remotely and often have no awareness of their treasonous role. Ponder that terrifying thought for a moment.
Read MoreIn this edition of Crib Notes I have gathered some books about unique career paths. Next time you are bemoaning your daily grind, think of these one of a kind jobs!. Could be inspiration for a fascinating second act!
Read MoreThis slyly plotted slight of hand mystery will have you spinning in circles trying to determine who the killer is. A wildly entertaining read that makes you feel as if some omniscient force is looming above moving all the pieces around with malicious glee.
Read MoreThere is a moment in the book when one of the narrators is wavering on a choice that must be made. One delivers power to them in which they will bask, and the alternative reverts the power to others. In one our narrator is made a monster, the other, a hero. What’s chilling is not only that there is a choice at all, but the equanimity of consideration given to it. This singular moment exemplifies what makes Atwood a shrewd genius with the written word.
Read MoreYou might think that a book that is a sprawling forty-five hour listen on audio would lose something in the translation to screen, even with two films. But it doesn’t. Nothing intrinsic to the story is missing. And that my friends, is a stellar achievement.
Read More“Imagine Harry Potter all grown up and out for blood.” Yes! By all means let’s do that! To be clear, I am not that easily fooled, certainly not by such a brazen claim. But was I curious so off I went…
Read MoreI have no problem with having my credulity remorselessly toyed with, it’s the very foundation of much of the wonderful fiction I have enjoyed in my lifetime, I do have a problem with the trick of the escape room back drop.
Read MoreOften when I read, I find passages that take up residence in my head. Buried among all the wonderful research here was the following. Feminism is a trick mirror that carries the illusion of flawlessness as well the self-flagellating option to constantly find fault.
Read MoreThis story is an exploration of the lives of three women, widely divided by social class, tradition, privilege, culture and geography. Each is trapped, either in a prison made for them, or one they have created for themselves.
Read MoreIn this edition of Crib Notes I have gathered some great books you’ve likely never heard about. They are all pure escapism and somewhat supernatural.
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