“Educated” is a rewarding, powerful memoir by Tara Westover. It’s not an easy read, but I’ve learned a lot through Tara’s story and would recommend that you do too. 4 stars!… Read More Audiobook Review: Educated by Tara Westover
I’m not sure I understand the hype surrounding Elizabeth Strout‘s “Olive Kitteridge” but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Some stories I loved but some not so much and I’m beginning to feel that I may need to give it a second chance down the line. For now it’s 3 stars, but I’m not ruling this one out for a re-read at some point.… Read More Book Review: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
I found that this book didn’t work for me. I enjoyed the first few chapters but I felt like I couldn’t connect with the main character while jumping back and forth in time. I’d have loved a book with a little more Tracey and a little less Aimee, a little more school days and a little less plodding along building a school in Africa. After wanting to read this for so long, I’m sad to say it’s 2 stars for Zadie Smith’s “Swing Time”.… Read More Book Review: Swing Time by Zadie Smith
A fascinating glimpse into the life of a Royal we don’t really talk about much these days. I don’t think I had ever heard of Princess Margaret before watching “The Crown” and that really is a shame as she certainly was an interesting woman! This book was a little long for my tastes as there is only so much gossip you can take before it starts to feel mean, yet I’d still recommend this for fans of the Royal Family. These “99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret” get 3 stars from me.… Read More Book Review: Ma’am Darling: 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret by Craig Brown
Yaa Gyasi’s “Homegoing” has easily earned it’s place in my list of favourites. A brutal, honest look at the slave trade and its legacy, the story explores the families of two half sisters with very different destinies. I fell in love with each of the characters and couldn’t wait to pick it up again. Needless to say, it’s 5 stars from me.… Read More Book Review: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Lacking in style and content, I really felt that the true meaning of this book could not be felt without some knowledge of the Spanish language and the history of the Dominican Republic. I felt like I was reading a book intended for someone else. It’s 1 star for “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.”… Read More Book Review: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
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