James Rollins: Subterranean
Out of all of the various thriller/action authors, I have always found that James Rollins is one of my favorites. Naturally, when I found out I hadn’t read his first book, I had to check it out. Subterranean follows the adventure of Ashley Carter, and archaeologist hand-picked to explore beneath the ice caps at the […]
Lee Child’s: Killing Floor
Having recently seen the Jack Reacher movie, I figured now was a good time to check out the first novel, Lee Child’s Killing Floor. In Killing Floor, ex-military policeman Jack Reacher gets off a Greyhound bus in sleepy Margrave, Georgia, after becoming a drifter for quite some time. Reacher decides to investigate a murder that […]
Cassandra Clare’s: City of Bones
The masses of teen readers are often lacking in quality content directed at their age group, so I decided to check out a book I have heard good reviews for, in order to direct teens towards some reads that they may find more enjoyable. Cassandra Clare’s City of Bones is the first entry in her […]
Brad Thor’s: The Lions of Lucerne
It’s always exciting to discover a new author, and I have certainly found one worth following, all thanks to Brad Thor’s The Lions of Lucerne. In the snowy recesses of Utah, the President of the United States is captured, while his entire Secret Service detail is massacred. Scot Harvath, ex-Navy SEAL, is the lone survivor […]
Ben Counter’s: Warhammer 40000
This week I am reviewing a book set in a sci-fi universe my friend encouraged me to look into, and I am thankful he did. Ben Counter’s Warhammer 40000 novel, Soul Drinkers: Redemption, is an omnibus containing three books detailing the exploits of the Soul Drinkers, a zealous group of Space Marines that are forced […]
Simon Toyne’s: Sanctus series
If you have read a handful of my reviews, then you probably know I love a good thriller novel. Naturally, when I heard a few friends mentioning Simon Toyne’s Sanctus series, I had to see what all of the fuss was about. The first novel in the trilogy, Sanctus, follows a small handful of characters […]
Michael Crichton’s: Eaters of the Dead
This week I am reviewing a short novel that was an impulse buy: Michael Crichton’s Eaters of the Dead. The novel is actually a translation and retelling of the manuscript of Ahmad ibn Fadlan, which details a 10th century Arabic messenger’s journeys with a company of Vikings, who were supposedly terrorized by a group of […]
Neil Gaiman’s: The Ocean At The End Of The Lane
June 18th marked the release of Neil Gaiman’s (author of Coraline , Good Omens, and American Gods, the latter two of which I have reviewed) new novel: The Ocean at the End of the Lane. This novel is the first adult-oriented novel that Gaiman has written since Anasi Boys, his compliment to American Gods. Thankfully, […]
Stephen King’s: Joyland
It’s an exciting time for fans of horror novels: there’s a new Stephen King book that just hit the shelves this month! Joyland is a classic King novel, taking place in a North Carolina amusement part in 1973. Devon Jones, a 21-year-old college student, is introduced to the life of carnival workers after taking a […]
Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind
Ever since reading the A Song of Ice and Fire (on TV, A Game of Thrones) series, new fantasy series have oftentimes seemed lackluster in comparison. Finally, I have found a new novel that honestly deserves as much attention as George Martin’s series has been receiving. Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller […]
The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy
Finally, I have found a book that combines two of my favorite things in life, philosophy and The Big Bang Theory. In William Irwin and Dean Kowalski’s The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke, the characters and theories introduced in the beloved television show The Big Bang Theory are examined from […]
J. R. R. Tolkien’s: The Silmarillion
As a huge fan of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series, I felt as though I must review The Silmarillion, now that I finally have had a chance to read the book (major thanks to the friend who lent me their copy!). The Silmarillion is often referred to as “the Bible […]
George R. R. Martin’s: A Storm of Swords
If you have been following my book reviews, then you know I am a huge fan of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, which has been turned into a show, A Game of Thrones, on HBO. Since the show is currently in the midst of season 3, it seems only fitting […]
The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook
Graduation time is upon us and the invitations and announcements are piling up in the mail box. I love to give books as gifts and I usually customize the book to the person. Sometimes, however, it is hard to know what to get a graduate just entering college or looking for their first real job. […]
Carla Emery’s: The Encyclopedia of Country Living
I absolutely love spring and, as the weather gets warmer, my mind and body long to be outdoors. Though I am a city girl, my family are third generation farmers and I have spent my fair share of time outside of the city lights. I have found a wonderful way to marry two of my […]
John Lucas’ The Future
Upon my last trip to my local book store, I ran across a book whose title caught my eye: John Lucas’ The Future: An Essay on God, Temporality, and Truth. Obviously, this is a philosophy book, mostly dealing with issues involving God’s will and presence, and its relationship to time as we understand it. Let […]
