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Category Archives: Book Reviews

Her Book Review: American Gods by Neil Gaiman (2001)

Why she read it: She found a Neil Gaiman book at a used book store and like most gateway drugs, that drew her to American Gods, though curiosity of the … Continue reading

October 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Her Book Review: Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman (1998)

Why she read it: familiar with Neil Gaiman; found copy at used book store Would she recommend it: yes Her review: My experience with Neil Gaiman before this book is … Continue reading

October 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Her Book Review: Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill (2014)

Why she read it: Reviewed positively on EW.com Would she recommend it: Yes Her review: If you are a fan of Ernest Hemingway’s writing or Raymond Carver, you are probably … Continue reading

October 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Her Book Review: Villa America by Liza Klaussmann (2015)

Why she read it: A good review in Entertainment Weekly Would she recommend it: Yes Her review: Based on real life characters in a time of that seems sheened with … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Book Review: Attack on Titan 15 by Hajime Isayama (2015)

Why he read it: been reading manga after watching the animated series Would he recommend it: Yes His review: Her: “How was your book?” Him: “Well, it advanced the plot.” … Continue reading

September 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Her Book Review: Louisa Meets Bear by Lisa Gornick (2015)

Why she read it: excellent review at EW.com Would she recommend it: Yes Her review: In my experience, the best books are those which suck you in, which provide you … Continue reading

September 2, 2015 · 1 Comment

His Book Review: College Fear Factor by Rebecca Cox (2011)

Why he read it: recommended by colleague Would he recommend it: Yes, particularly for instructors at a 2-year college His review: After talking with a colleague about how her campus … Continue reading

August 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Her Book Review: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart (2014)

Why she read it: author John Green recommendation Would she recommend it: Yes Her review: I’m pretty sure John Green’s positive review of this book is what drew me to … Continue reading

August 23, 2015 · 2 Comments

His Book Review: The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore (2010)

Why he read it: received very positive press when released Would he recommend it: No His review: I was very hopeful about reading this book. I remember it getting positive … Continue reading

August 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Book Review: Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer (2014)

Why he read it: finishing the Southern Reach trilogy Would he recommend it: Yes His review: I read the first book in this trilogy, Annihilation, after hearing an interview with … Continue reading

August 6, 2015 · 1 Comment