Obviously, Anthem by Ayn Rand is a diatribe against collectivism. Ayn Rand expounds on the importance of syntax, the meaning of we vs. I. Essentially, this book is about a man named Equality 7-2521, who is a free-thinker. Anthem begins by describing the society in which Equality 7-2521 lives. People start their lives by living in a […]
Review of Patches of Grey by Roy L. Pickering
November 8, 2009
So I read somewhere that while doing work, one should often take breaks in order to keep focus and keep working hard. So to test that theory I have decided to take a break from my now 40 page paper (the reason I’ve been a bit M.I.A., that and teaching 3 new classes) and write […]
Review of When You Are Engulfed In Flames by David Sedaris
November 1, 2009
Let me preface this by saying I love David Sedaris so much, I cannot read him in public. If you didn’t already know, Sedaris writes memoirs, and his memoirs are hilarious anecdotes about his life. Whenever I flipped the page when reading Me Talk Pretty One Day, I would double over in laughter. The effect […]
Review of Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe
October 31, 2009
Seriously, why would you want to read about a vampire stalker when you can read about a vampire bunny? Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe is a fantastic children’s book which would be a perfect read for today, Halloween, especially if you have children who frighten easily (there are no real scary moments). The book […]
Review of Diary Of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
October 31, 2009
OMG, if you have not read Diary of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, and have an hour to spare, I suggest you pick up this book. The main character is Greg, he’s the middle child with two brothers, and one best friend whom he doesn’t seem to like all that much. He’s funny, he […]
Review of The Sugarless Plum by Zappora Karz
October 28, 2009
The Sugarless Plum by Zippora Karz is about the author’s experience living with diabetes. Karz’s case is a bit unique, as she’s a ballerina, so she must walk a fine line in her insulin and sugar intake. I felt the Sugarless Plum was fairly depressing. I know she eventually gets past her disease, that’s what […]