Books Read in August

August was not a good reading month for me.  First my brother's car broke down completely, so we spent several hours a day for two weeks in car dealerships looking for a new one (I was co-signing, so I had to be there).  Then my parents visited for over a week . While I loved…

Quick take: You Play the Girl

You Play the Girl: On Playboy Bunnies, Stepford Wives, Train Wrecks, & Other Mixed Messages by Carina Chocano Rating: 4 stars Note: I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Summary: In this smart, funny, impassioned call to arms, a pop culture critic merges memoir and commentary to explore how our…

Books out today, August 22nd

Hi all!  I have been lucky enough to read and review two books that are being released today.  Both were amazing, two of my favorites of 2017 so far, and I suggest you check them out if you get a chance. Young Jane Young describes the aftermath of an affair with a married politician on the…

Bad Feminist

Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay Rating: 5 stars I know I am incredibly late to the party on this one, but I am so glad I finally read it.  Gay's essays are powerful and insightful while still being relatable.  I really appreciated reading about how Gay herself is a "bad feminist."  She is an outspoken…

Sociable

Sociable by Rebecca Harrington Rating: 3.5 stars Expected publication date: March 27, 2018 Note: I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Summary: When Elinor Tomlinson moved to New York with a degree in journalism she had visions of writing witty opinion pieces, marrying her journalist boyfriend, and attending glamorous parties…

Quick Take: The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau

The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau by Graeme Macrae Burnet Rating: 4 stars Note: I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Summary: Manfred Baumann is a loner. Socially awkward and perpetually ill at ease, he spends his evenings quietly drinking and surreptitiously observing Adele Bedeau, the sullen but alluring waitress at…

All Is Beauty Now

All Is Beauty Now by Sarah Faber Rating: 4.5 stars Note: I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Devastating and beautiful. Reading this book felt like lifting a curtain on a chaotic family dynamic, pulled into the dazzling contact highs and dark, chaotic lows that drag you under.  The lush,…

White Fur

White Fur by Jardine Libaire Rating: 4 stars I'm a sucker for star-crossed lovers, even though I hate Romeo and Juliet.  I know they were of marrying age for their time, but something about 13 year olds killing themselves for "true love" just doesn't sit right with me.  Elise and Jamey are at least college…

Books out today, August 1st

Hi all!  I have been lucky enough to read and review three books that are being released today.  All three were great, and I suggest you check them out if you get a chance. The Bedlam Stacks is a great follow up to The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, so fans of Watchmaker should definitely check…