Have you ever wanted to escape from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life? Do you long for a simpler, slower-paced lifestyle? If so, The Little French Bistro by Nina George is just the book for you. This charming story follows Marianne, a middle-aged woman who finds herself at a crossroads in her life and decides to take a chance on something new.
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Book Review: Tinkers
Have you ever had one of those books that you just couldn’t put down? That’s what I experienced when I read Tinkers by Paul Harding. This novel follows the life and death of George Washington Crosby, a New England clock repairman, as he reflects on his life and relationships as he nears death in a hospital bed.
Book Review: The Anthropocene Reviewed
John Green’s recent book, The Anthropocene Reviewed, is a collection of essays that explore the idea of living in an age where human activity has altered the planet. This book breaks down the complexities of our current situation in order to help readers better understand and cope with this new era. In this review I will be discussing the structure, content, and overall impact of the book.
Book Review: Commonwealth
Ann Patchett is a celebrated author who has written several novels, short stories, and essays over the years. Her latest work, Commonwealth, is no different from her previous successes—it’s an engaging and thought-provoking read. Here’s my take on this refreshing read.
Exploring The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles
If you’re a book lover, the Last Bookstore in downtown LA is not to be missed! This two-story labyrinth of books is a true literary paradise. From its unique architecture and trendy atmosphere to its special events and tours, the Last Bookstore offers something for everyone—travelers, bibliophiles, and more.
Book Review: The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd’s best-selling 2002 novel, The Secret Life of Bees, is a captivating story about the power of love, friendship and forgiveness. Through her characters’ struggles with identity and family, she explores the lasting effects of racial injustice in America. In this book review, we will discuss what makes this novel so powerful and how it has impacted generations of readers.
Book Review: Anil’s Ghost
Anil Tissera is a Sri Lankan forensic anthropologist sent by the U.N. to investigate a number of murders on the island. As she explores a 6th century site, she dug up a skeleton of a man which seems more recent than the rest of pieces in the location. With the help of an archaeologist Sarath and an artist, they set out to reconstruct its identity which they nicknamed “Sailor”. Given the makeup of where the body was found, the evidence points to the involvement of the government.
Book Review: BUDDHA’S ORPHANS
Reading Buddha’s Orphans is an immersion in Nepalese culture, political will and survival. It’s quite depressing at some point especially when you read about poverty. But since you’re already invested in the characters’ lives, you want to see what happens to them in the end. Samrat Upadhyay blends politics, history, poverty, tragedy and romance to create an interesting story about a family.
Book Review: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Each of us has a collection of most-read books ––those with stained and shredded pages, their book bindings are falling apart. Mine is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.
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