If I could read this book for the first time again, I would get the audiobook version. Trevor Noah's voice comes through so clearly in his writing that being able to listen to him narrate the story would give it additional charm and character. Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood is Noah's autobiography that … Continue reading New Review: Born a Crime
Month: January 2017
Commentary: Huckleberry Finn
My seven-year-old heard about Adventures of Huckleberry Finn at school. I'm not entirely sure how because it's not like they were reading it in class. He mentioned it in connection with his music teacher. Regardless of how it came up, he knew that it was a book about a boy on a rafting trip and … Continue reading Commentary: Huckleberry Finn
New Review: Not My Father’s Son
Content note: mentions of physical abuse In reading celebrity reviews, I either seek out someone I know and like or someone about whom I'm curious. I knew Alan Cumming, but I hadn't watched any of shows. I don't live where I could see him in live theater. I wasn't terribly curious about him. However, I … Continue reading New Review: Not My Father’s Son
New Review: The Most Perfect Snowman
It is the rare children's book that has a surprise ending. My mother-in-law sent The Most Perfect Snowman to my four-year-old for her birthday, among other books and toys. It was the first book that the birthday girl picked to read and so we snuggled in- a seven year-old boy, a four year-old girl, and a thirty-five year … Continue reading New Review: The Most Perfect Snowman
New Review: You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain
I definitely laughed out loud at Phoebe Robinson's You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain. I also heaved some deep sighs and, at one point, I put the book down for two days in frustration. Still, despite its ups and downs, I definitely come out in favor of this book … Continue reading New Review: You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain
Commentary: Best of 2016
Since I can most easily make a compilation of 9 photos, I will list my top 9 books out of the 144 that I read this year (not counting re-read). I also add a couple highly recommended honorable mentions. In no particular order: 1. Anchor and Flares by Kate Braestrap: While many other completists of the … Continue reading Commentary: Best of 2016
Reads All The Things 