Robin written by Dave Itzkoff is a biography of the powerhouse of a man that was Robin Williams. Like many people my age, I grew up on Robin’s movies. I knew him as The Genie and Mrs. Doubtfire more than a comedian. Learning about his rise in stand-up comedy and his earlier and lesser knownContinue reading “Amazing Auto/Biographies”
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Books by Month: April
Donald Antrim pours his heart out in One Friday in April, his memoir of struggling with suicide and how he survived. This is a quick and impactful read. Having personally been close with many people in my life who struggle with suicide, Antrim’s memoir helped me understand the true, devastating process going on in theirContinue reading “Books by Month: April”
Books by Month: March
Mrs. March is a woman of leisure and routine. She has built a comfortable life with her husband, George March, who has accumulated a loyal following of readers who praise his books as masterpieces. Mrs. March usually revels in the attention of being married to such a successful author, but the attention she receives afterContinue reading “Books by Month: March”
Poems for K
If it’s true that souls mirror each other,does that mean you also lay in bedpicturing my face, trying to rememberthe feel of me in the palm of your hand,the softness of my lips and intensityof my eyes when we used to lay together?Am I thinking of you so much becauseI occupy your mind too? OrContinue reading “Poems for K”
Books by Month: February
The Towers of February is the diary of a boy who finds himself in a strange world with no memories of who he is or where he comes from. He finds himself on the shore of a beach with a small notebook in his pocket. Some of the pages in the back of the notebookContinue reading “Books by Month: February”
Books by Month: January
January Scaller has always felt like an in-between girl. Like just another curiosity collected by her wealthy ward Mr. Locke, tucked away in his mansion to gather dust. Her mother assumed dead, her father employed by Mr. Locke to travel the world to find him rare items to sell or add to his collection, JanuaryContinue reading “Books by Month: January”
My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
Described as Dexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith, this gripping thriller is about a married couple who seemingly lead very ordinary lives – taking care of their children and continuing to build their careers. However, this couple has a peculiar secret to their lasting marriage: Murder. They’ve gotten away with it so far, but whenContinue reading “My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing”
Original Poem (January 5th, 2024)
How am I meant to bear missing someone I willnever speak to again? Is this one of life’s questionsthat only the one asking can answer? Like what ismy purpose or where do I belong? I understandwhat Sylvia Plath meant when she wrote, I mustget back my soul from you; I am killing my fleshwithout it.Continue reading “Original Poem (January 5th, 2024)”
My December reads Part Two
Hogfather is a festive novel based in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld – a flat, circular planet that rests on the backs of four elephants, which in turn are standing on the back of a giant turtle. The events in Pratchett’s Discworld novels reflect events or ideas from our world just covered in a distinctly “Discworld” way.Continue reading “My December reads Part Two”
My December reads Part One
This is Christmas, Song by Song is a select history of the most popular Christmas songs, how they came about, and the lingering impact they have each holiday season. I love learning little behind-the-scenes facts, so this was a great first read for the season. I also added several songs to my Christmas playlist asContinue reading “My December reads Part One”
For All Story Lovers! 