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Modern Classic Monday: Beloved by Toni Morrison
The plot: Sethe is a formerly enslaved woman living in Ohio with her daughter, Denver, and haunted by a past that simply refuses to remain buried. When a mysterious young woman named Beloved arrives, memories of the past begin to resurface, forcing Sethe and those around her to confront the devastating legacy of slavery. Beloved… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight : Toni Morrison
Few writers have shaped modern literature like Toni Morrison. I discovered her at university, and it is fair to say her work shocked me to my core. With her lyrical prose, unforgettable characters and fearless exploration of history, identity and community, Morrison created novels that are both deeply personal and universal. Who was Toni Morrison?… Continue reading
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All Adults Here by Emma Straub
Genre: Family Drama Pages: 335 First published: 2020 Original language: English The plot: When 68 year old Astrid Strick witnesses a woman get hit by a bus, it prompts an uncomfortable realization: that life is short, and perhaps she hasn’t been entirely honest with her family. Having been in a relationship for some time with… Continue reading
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The Classics Collection : Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
Yesterday we explored the life and works of Thomas Hardy. Today, let’s take a closer look at my favorite of his novels, Tess of the D’Urbervilles. The plot: On the surface, Tess is a story about a young woman whose life is transformed by the discovery that she may be descended from a prominent local… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Thomas Hardy
In the authors of my life, Thomas Hardy stands out as one who shaped the way I read today. Let’s take a look at his life and work. Who was Thomas Hardy? Thomas Hardy (1840 – 1928) was an English novelist and poet, whose name in the UK is synonymous with the landscapes of rural… Continue reading
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Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Genre: Comedy / Satire Pages: 386 First published: 2021 Original language: English The plot: Darren, an unambitious 22 year old, works at Starbucks in the lobby of a Midtown Manhattan office building. He lives with his mother in their Brooklyn brownstone, and spends much of his time outside of work with Soraya, his girlfriend. A… Continue reading
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The Great Debate : Print Books vs Ebooks
I love my Kindle. Let’s start with that. It’s light, it holds thousands of books, and is far more convenient that storing the same amount of books in my home. But recently I’ve been struggling with sleep and my mental health. In an effort to combat this, I’ve been taking steps to reduce my exposure… Continue reading
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The Did Not Finish List
Because breaking up is hard to do. It takes a lot for me to break up with a book. As in life, I am someone who perseveres, who sticks things out. In the past I’ve stuck with jobs, relationships, friendships and projects long past their sell by date. My book break ups don’t happen often,… Continue reading
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5 Quick Reads For Busy Days
Life is busy, and time is short. But we don’t have to give up reading just because time in our day is limited. Much as I love a doorstop book, sometimes it’s nice (or necessary) to select the opposite: a short book I can get through in a single weekend (or over 24 hours, if… Continue reading
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