As we find ourselves firmly planted in the 21st century, our ideas about how we identify ourselves, and concepts concerning interpersonal relationships have evolved and diversified. Nowhere can this evolution be seen better than in the model of the nuclear family. In spite of resistance from darker, more sinister sources, what makes a “real” familyContinue reading “Book Review Time: Aftershocks”
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Book Review Time: Friday Black
Hello, my fellow bibliophiles. You may have noticed I took a brief hiatus. No need for concern. Reading is ingrained in me. I read every day. Yet for whatever reason, the writing wasn’t coming along as easily. I’m still trying to uncover the “why” behind that. Maybe the exhaustion and frustration of 2020 finally caughtContinue reading “Book Review Time: Friday Black”
Book Review Time: A Confederacy of Dunces
A Confederacy of Dunces is a full-on comedic assault in the best possible sense. It bursts from the seams with the most absurdly uproarious episodes of complete ridiculousness and it never lets up. Not even for a second. With intersecting plots that criss-cross each other through New Orleans’ French Quarter, ACD follows a cast ofContinue reading “Book Review Time: A Confederacy of Dunces”
Book Review Time: Piranesi
Piranesi resides in an alternate reality. A world within a rather expansive house. There are endless corridors and vestibules. Vast rooms with towering statues capturing a variety of scenes- a formidable gorilla, a king holding court, a gardener pruning. This world is filled with mysteries and hidden dangers. Galleries obscured by mist and clouds. AtContinue reading “Book Review Time: Piranesi”
Book Review Time: Transcendent Kingdom
I posted a review of Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing earlier this year. I tried my best to express how deeply I was impacted by the novel. Homegoing is grand in scope-a multi-generational, trans-continental, saga. It explores the African and diasporic experience, examining the atrocities of tribal strife, colonialism, slavery, and institutionalized racism. It’s painful in itsContinue reading “Book Review Time: Transcendent Kingdom”
Book Review Time: News Of The World
I first read Paulette Jiles’ News Of The World a few years ago. I remember at the time thinking how much my dad would enjoy the story. He’s not a bookish man, but he is one of the best story-tellers I know. Engaging and comical, with spot-on timing. He has a bit of the entertainerContinue reading “Book Review Time: News Of The World”
Book Review Time: Ehrengard
Once upon time there lived a young maiden called Ehrengard. She came from a warrior clan. Her carriage–steely, as was her resolve. A Valkyrie, Ehrengard was. One day she was called upon to assist in an act of royal intrigue. A pampered princess with child and a delivery date that doesn’t quite square with herContinue reading “Book Review Time: Ehrengard”
Book Review Time: what are you going through
It’s important to have a healthy amount of self-awareness. Depending on the audience, and perhaps the situation, measuring what we say; how we act and react, may be necessary. Of course, this requires a bit of skill. One must certainly avoid disingenuousness. In matters of great import, it is often the wiser course to speakContinue reading “Book Review Time: what are you going through”
Book Review Time: That Hair
The history of my hair and I may sound like a long-fought war to some. Picture me, as a young girl. There’s also a woman in the frame. She has been entrusted by my mother to render the task. I’m sitting in a chair. The woman is standing behind me. She has parted my hairContinue reading “Book Review Time: That Hair”
Book Review Time: With The Fire On High
I believe everyone possesses a bit of magic. Not necessarily, the Hermoine Granger-kind. Though that would be nice, wouldn’t it? The magic I mean is more like a special gift or talent. Something that we are uniquely exceptional at. For instance, I’m really good at finding awesome hiding places; nooks where I can read undisturbedContinue reading “Book Review Time: With The Fire On High”