I really liked the writing in The Invisible Man, but I thought the storytelling was awful. H. G. Wells has a way with words and I really enjoyed his turn of phrase. Phrases like "the inhuman bludgeoning of all tentative advances of curiosity (p. 19),"violently firing out its humanity (p. 33)" and "The Anglo-Saxon genius for parliamentary government ... Read More »
My Google Diary for Transparent
When I read, I ask a LOT of questions. Here’s some stuff I searched or wondered about while reading Transparent by . From my review: The first thing I noticed about Transparent was that it had a nice voice to it. I loved the main character Fiona’s honesty and dry humor about how she was born. Fiona had me smiling ... Read More »
Book Review: Transparent by Natalie Whipple
The first thing I noticed about Transparent was that it had a nice voice to it. I loved the main character Fiona's honesty and dry humor about how she was born. Fiona had me smiling a lot with the things she said like when she said she read her math book because she was "that ... Read More »
October Online Events and Utah Signings
Online Events Star Wars Reads Day What: Star Wars Reads Day is an international event that celebrates reading and Star Wars. Where: Check out the Star Wars Reads site for events around the country. You can do a Star Wars Reads day on your own with this free downloadable event packet. When: Saturday, October 5, 2013 Dewey's 24-hour Read-a-Thon What: For 24 hours, ... Read More »
My Google Diary for East of Eden
When I read, I ask a LOT of questions. Here’s some stuff I searched or wondered about while reading East of Eden by . From my review: I absolutely adore books that are filled with allusions. They feel like buried treasure for those who want to find them. The story is wonderful on it’s own, but there’s ... Read More »
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My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.