August Moon: Humor and Hijinks by Jess Lourey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Somehow I missed entirely, until the end of this episode of Mira James' life, that it was part of a series. That it stood so well on its own is an accomplishment. I've made it a point this year to focus … Continue reading Book Review: August Moon: Humor and Hijinks
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Book Review – Burying the Honeysuckle Girls
Burying the Honeysuckle Girls by Emily Carpenter My rating: 4 of 5 stars My first taste of (modern) Southern Gothic literature definitely did not disappoint. There's just enough magic for the escapism, adventure and sleuthing for the brain workouts, and the ice-cold reality of what power and a deep tradition of toxic masculinity and bigotry … Continue reading Book Review – Burying the Honeysuckle Girls
Book Review: Monsoon Mansion, by Cinelle Barnes
Monsoon Mansion: A Memoir by Cinelle Barnes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow. Breathtaking, and sometimes heartbreaking, but never hopeless. So many other reviews capture it perfectly. This is an exquisite example of showing, not telling, of seeing life through the eyes of a child--the reminder that they are much wiser than we give … Continue reading Book Review: Monsoon Mansion, by Cinelle Barnes
Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale
I finally got around to reading this! My Goodreads review is spoiler-free, but under the cut, I'll briefly talk about the two things I mention in my review that are definitely spoilers. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really, really wanted to give this five stars, I really … Continue reading Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale
