Book Review: Moon Over Soho, Rivers of London Book 2, Ben Aaronovitch Fantasy: Moon Over Soho, Rivers of London Book 2, Ben Aaronovitch “It’s a sad fact of modern life that if you drive long enough, sooner or later you must leave London behind.” This may now be my favorite opening line […]
Month: June 2019
Book Review: Dreyer’s English, Benjamin Dreyer
Book Review: Dreyer’s English, Benjamin Dreyer Nonfiction: Dreyer’s English, Benjamin Dreyer This is a delightful, funny, and soon-to-become indispensable guide to writing in American English. Benjamin Dreyer has been a copy editor for Random House for more than 20 years. He has worked with numerous authors during that time, authors who appreciate both his attention […]
Book Review: Spoonbenders, Daryl Gregory
Book Review: Spoonbenders, Daryl Gregory Fiction: Spoonbenders, Daryl Gregory Spoonbenders is one of the most delightfully strange stories I have read in a long time. Spoonbenders tells the story of a very dysfunctional family: The Amazing Telemachus Family. Teddy Telemachus is a con man. The self-professed inventor of Johnny Carson’s “Carnac the Magnificent” routine, Teddy […]
Book Review: Akata Warrior, Nnedi Okorafor
Book Review: Akata Warrior, Nnedi Okorafor Fantasy: Akata Warrior, Nnedi Okorafor This sequel to Akata Witch has everything you want in a young adult fantasy. Compelling characters, exciting plot, brilliant writing, ferocious enemies, and a beautifully built world. Nnedi Okorafor is an amazing writer and Akata Warrior is a wonderful book. Sunny Nwazue […]
Booklist: Fun Summer Reads
Booklist: Fun Summer Reads It’s June, and summer in the northern hemisphere where we live will soon be in full swing. Along with vacations, swimming, cookouts, and other fun summer activities, it’s time to put together your summer reading list. You’re not going to go wrong picking any book for a summer read, but […]