or, Why I'm bad at writing book reviews. Books belong to their readers. - John Green The writer side of my brain loves this quote. It means that you, as the reader of my words, can interpret those words in any way you like. And that is absolutely fine with me. In fact, I find it incredibly … Continue reading Why I Don’t Trust My Own Opinion
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Title: Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin
I just finished listening to Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin on Audible. I will talk about the book in a moment, but first I want to talk about the voice of the book, Alex Jennings. Alex Jennings is one of those English actors that you've seen a million times, but never remember. His list on IMDB is long … Continue reading Title: Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin
Title: Dragonsdawn by Anne McCaffrey
Pern is a world where telepathically bonded humans and dragons battle with a mindless spore that has an insatiable appetite for all organic life. The first few books of the series introduce the readers to the centuries old conflict amid the trappings of a feudal society through the lives of the planet's leaders. The books fit nicely inside the Fantasy Fiction genre. But then things get a little … Continue reading Title: Dragonsdawn by Anne McCaffrey
Title: I’m a Stranger Here Myself
When I grow up, I want to write like Bill Bryson. I love his tone, I love his insatiable curiosity, and I love that he lives in England. Not that living in England has anything to do with writing. I'd just like to live there some day. I've read almost all his books. The ones … Continue reading Title: I’m a Stranger Here Myself
Rewatching The Hours
This isn't a review of the movie, because I suck at reviews. It is just a list of thoughts prompted by the watching. It is really hard to write a review when everything you write is invariably about yourself. Except for my fiction of course, none of that is about me. I swear. Ok, maybe … Continue reading Rewatching The Hours
Mind of a Mouse 