Tom Clancy’s ‘The Hunt for Red October’
It’s been awhile since I have reviewed an action/espionage novel, so I figured it was time to pick up a book that I have been told to read for years now: Tom Clancy’s The Hunt for Red October. Until this point, I had never really read much of Clancy’s work, though I had been told […]
Stephen Hawking/Leonard Mlodinow’s: The Grand Design
As scientific advances continue at an incredibly rapid rate, it seems that the universe is getting harder and harder to understand. Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow have written The Grand Design, a book that is intended to present the latest and most influential theories of quantum physics to those who may be unfamiliar with the […]
Scott Kenemore’s: The Zen of Zombie
This week, I am reviewing a fun little book that I received as a gift over the holidays: Scott Kenemore’s The Zen of Zombie: Better Living Through the Undead. The Zen of Zombie is a self-help book the likes of which you have probably never seen. As it turns out, one of the best ways […]
Charles Dickens’: A Christmas Carol
It’s December 22, and that means that Christmas is just around the corner! Given the season, it seems only fitting that I reread and review Charles Dickens’ classic tale of good will unto men, redemption, and seasonal poltergeists, A Christmas Carol. I won’t waste too much time on what the book is actually about, since […]
James Dashner’s: The Maze Runner
With the film adaptation coming next September, I have heard many mentions of James Dashner’s The Maze Runner lately. In a similar style to The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner (the first book in a series of the same name) is a sci-fi/dystopian teen-oriented novel that is immensely popular, especially in the last few months. […]
Terry Goodkind’s: Stone of Tears
If you read my previous review of Terry Goodkind’s Wizard’s First Rule, then you probably know where I am going with this one. Book two of The Sword of Truth series, Stone of Tears, is exactly what you want in a sequel. Obviously, some spoilers are about to be discussed so if you plan on […]
Terry Goodkind’s: Wizard’s First Rule
This week I finally got to sit down and devour a book that a friend loaned to me: Terry Goodkind’s Wizard’s First Rule, the first book of The Sword of Truth. The plot is fairly traditional, at least at first glance. An unassuming hero is subjected to the tragic death of his father, after which […]
Mary Burton’s: No Escape
There are very few things that I enjoy more than a good book and if I can share a find with others then I am even more excited. One of my favorite books of recent months is Mary Burton’s The Seventh Victim and I have recommended it highly. Burton has followed up with an equally […]
Stewart Goetz and Mark C. Baker’s: The Soul Hypothesis
This week my schoolwork led me to a fascinating little book: Stewart Goetz and Mark C. Baker’s The Soul Hypothesis: Investigations into the Existence of the Soul. The book is made up of several essays and articles, each by prominent figures in the area of philosophy of mind. Just so you know what you are […]
Stephen King’s: Doctor Sleep
Big things are happening in the Horror genre this season, and perhaps one of the most widely-anticipated releases in several years comes from Stephen King. King’s Doctor Sleep may sound familiar to some readers, and for good reason: it is the sequel to The Shining, which is often considered King’s best work. The author, himself, […]
Mary Shelley’s 1818 horror classic: Frankenstein
With Halloween just around the bend, it seemed about time that I reviewed some horror novels. I know for a fact I have mentioned and recommended this book before, but I figured it was about time that it received a proper review: it’s time to look at Mary Shelley’s 1818 horror classic, Frankenstein. Now, I […]
Patrick Rothfuss’: The Wise Man’s Fear
After a lengthy wait, I finally have my hands on the second book in Patrick Rothfuss’ The Kingkiller Chronicle. As always, when reviewing a sequel it will be almost impossible for me to not spoil some of the first book, The Name of the Wind. In The Wise Man’s Fear: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day Two, […]
George Carlin’s: Brain Droppings
I rarely read comedy books, mostly because I rarely find material that manages to capture the same feel of a stand-up performance. I recently picked up two comedy books that literally made me cry laughing from time-to-time: Louis Black’s Nothing’s Sacred (which I reviewed just a few weeks ago) and George Carlin’s Brain Droppings. I […]
Vann Turner’s: To Forestall the Darkness
If you follow my reviews, then you know that I love historical fiction. That being said, it is rare that I find a historical fiction book that diverges from a few of the genre’s archetypes. Vann Turner’s new novel To Forestall the Darkness, the first book in The Tribonian Trilogy,was a breath of fresh air. […]
Margaret Wise Brown’s: Goodnight Moon (Children’s Book)
Last week, I was cleaning out some things and ran across a few books that I had saved from childhood. Reading has always been a huge part of my life and I have always had a large collection of books, even as a young child. One particular book was a favorite of mine and I […]
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s: The Great Gatsby
It has been several weeks since I have interviewed a classic and with the movie coming out on DVD in two days I figured now would be a good time to take a look at F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. The Great Gatsby is set in the summer of 1922, in the fictional town […]
