The Blind Side Book Review
The Blind Side by Michael Lewis Summary: When we first meet Michael Oher, he is one of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, …
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Girl, Where the F#*K Have You Been?!
It’s been eerily quiet on the blog for the past few months, but I’m byke, y’all!! Before I could jump right in with business as usual, I owe you an explanation, dear reader. Well, the …
January 2021: What I Read, Watched, and Heard
We are in 2021, which started with serious 2020 vibes, but has been looking up since January 20th. While trying to survive this panorama and watching America’s homegrown terrorists storm the Capitol building, I was …
The Godfather Book Review
The Godfather by Mario Puzo Summary: A searing portrayal of the Mafia underworld, The Godfather introduces readers to the first family of American crime fiction, the Corleones. The Corleones have a powerful legacy of tradition, blood, …
The Handmaid's Tale Book Review
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Summary: Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. In the age of declining births, Handmaids are valued only if their ovaries are viable, and if they are able …
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Book + Movie Review
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares Summary: Carmen got the jeans at a thrift shop. They didn’t look all that great: they were worn, dirty, and speckled with bleach. On the night before …
The Girl on the Train: Book Versus Movie
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Rachel catches the same commuter train every morning and has started to feel like she knows one of the people who live in one of the houses …
Kirsten and Ally #1 Book Review
Kirsten and Ally #1 by Shelby Lamb Summary: Kirsten and Ally were meant for each other. They go a mission to kill Kirsten’s ex-lover. There is yet a grizzlier encounter, and this one must confess sadly. …
The Devil Wears Prada Book Review
The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger Summary: Andrea (Andy) Sachs is hired as a personal assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor, a job that becomes nightmarish as she struggles to keep up with her …
3 Fantastic Books I Enjoyed During Quarantine
It’s been rough times for all of us during the Time of Coronas, but one positive I’ve gained from all of this is being able to get in more reading time. I still have to …