This book was reviewed via Book and the Bear Blog Tours Second in Webb’s Legends of Ansu series, The Shattered Crown follows Corin an Fol, mercenary for hire, is traveling home, ready to drown himself in well-earned drink. When his horse plays lame, Corin decides to stop by the forge of a friend, in hopes […]
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Book Review: The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy edited by Eric J Silverman
This book was reviewed for the San Francisco and Seattle Book Reviews The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy is yet another offering in the wonderful pop culture and philosophyseries. This one focuses on GRR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire book series, and the HBO show Game of Thrones. There are seven sections, […]
Book Review: A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
This book was reviewed for the Manhattan and Seattle Book Reviews Thomas’ A Study in Scarlet Women is a unique reimagining of the tales of the Great Detective. Charlotte Holmes is a young lady born to aristocratic Victorian Age parents. As such, she is expected to find a suitable marriage match before too many […]
Book Review: Love and Other Pranks by Tony Vigorito
This book was reviewed for the Seattle Book Review Vigorito’s Love and Other Pranks is a dazzling dreamwalk illustrating some of the grandest spiritual and philosophical notions out there. It is an admonition to ‘wake up!’ and realise the illusions that cloud our minds daily, keeping us head-down, unable to enjoy the true fullness […]
Book Review: Red Rising and Philosophy edited by Courtland Lewis
This book was reviewed for the San Francisco and Seattle Book Review Red Rising and Philosophy is but one among several new additions to the wonderful pop culture and philosophy series. This one focuses on Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Trilogy. There are four sections, looking at various aspects of the stories, from the value […]
Book Review: Sam Giancana by Susan McNicoll
This book was reviewed for Netgalley McNicoll’s Sam Giancana looks at the tumultuous life and ignominious death of one of Chicago’s top Mafia men. Born to Sicilian immigrants, Giancana grew up in the Patch, and it wasn’t long til he was running with a street gang. He wanted more though. Giancana wanted to be […]
Book Review: David Bowie & Philosophy edited by Theodore Ammon
This book was reviewed for the San Francisco and Seattle Book Reviews Rebel, Rebel is another great addition to the pop culture and philosophy series, this time focusing on music legend David Bowie. I grew up listening to Bowie’s music of the 70s, which my parents enjoyed. Then, of course, there was Labyrinth, which ranks […]
Book Review: The Family Plot by Cherie Priest
This book was reviewed for the San Francisco and Seattle Book Reviews The Family Plot by Cherie Priest, is a classic ghost story reminiscent of The Turning of the Screw, and similar tales. Dahlia (love her name!) works with the family salvaging company. When old buildings are set to be torn down, they go through […]
Book Review: Dead Things by Stephen Blackmoore
This book was purchased with my own money, with no expectations for a review. Blackmoore’s Dead Things is a fierce story with sharp, sarcastic teeth that sink into you and drag you screaming along, bound beyond the veil of life and death. This was one wild read, and I wish I’d picked it up long […]
Book Review: Lila and the Crow by Gabrielle Grimard
This book was reviewed for Netgalley Lila and the Crow is a charming tale of embracing the now, of claiming all of who you are. As Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones, GRR Martin) said: “Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor, and it can […]