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Emily posted The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell | Yesterday
I have now read 3 of Sarah Vowell's 4 books. This one, The Wordy Shipmates, comes out tomorrow, and I'm excited for her event at Barnes and Noble on Wednesday. I enjoyed The Wordy Shipmates. It's well written, and the Puritans are a fascinating subject. One of the things that makes Sarah Vowell so...
Emily posted Nothing to be Frightened of by Julian Barnes | 2 days ago
Nothing to be Frightened of by Julian Barnes is one of the best books I've read this year. I have many Post It darts marking passages that are incredible. I'd like to type them all out here as evidence of how great this book is, but I believe the many treasures in this book must be better when you...
Ben posted Downtown Owl | 5 days ago
I really would like to write more about this book and display my academic prowess in dissecting Chuck’s message to the world. However, there is no message in this book to dissect. Is it a portrait of how depressing small town life is in North Dakota? Perhaps. I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin...
Cori posted Just call me Reader McBookerson | 7 days ago
I'm still behind on my book blogging. So here are some Really Short Reviews so I can finally catch up! Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella (audio book). Pondy will attest that I had a very similar idea for a book over a year ago, and I'm convinced Kinsella stole it. Get out of my brain, Kinsella!...
