I admit, I didn’t read this book until after the movies were all fully released. I was curious about the original books because of the movies. They gripped me so greatly and being such a big fan of books I… Read More ›
Recommendations
2020 Book Review: Secret Language of the Soul by Jane Hope
I can only speak for myself, but being a fan of religious studies. I absolutely loved this book when I read it, and it still is a favorite of mine. I love books that have over one line of study… Read More ›
2020 Book Review: The Witches by Stacy Schiff
Who hasn’t heard of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692? It’s a subject has fascinated me with since I was young. I never could truly understand why people acting in such a way or even if the condemned had really… Read More ›
2020 Book Review: The Carpathian Castle by Jules Verne [Contains Spoilers]
Originally, I had heard this is the book that inspired the setting for Dracula’s castle and country in the book by Bram Stoker for his infamous novel Dracula. Having read that novel, I knew I wanted to read this one…. Read More ›
2020 Book Review: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
This novel written by Sylvia Plath is obviously a story inspired by her own life without being a direct autobiography the parallels are clear if you know of Plath’s life. There is a saying for a writer to write what… Read More ›
2020 Book Review: Jesus and Buddha: The Parallel Sayings by Marcus Borg
I am drawn to religious books. I know this must surprise many, but those close to me aren’t surprised. I’ve been studying religious topics since I was young. I’ve spoken in the past about being allowed by my parents to find… Read More ›
2020 Book Review: The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde
From the reference of Dorian Grey in books, movies, and television show it’s hard to meet someone these days who doesn’t know about the character, but not many have read the actual story. I have, thankfully. It is a dark… Read More ›
2020 Book Review: The Serpent and the Rainbow by Wade Davis
I’ve never been able to finish the movie version of this book. I wanted to and knew about it before I knew it was a book, but for whatever reason I just couldn’t make it through. The book I’ve read… Read More ›
2020 Book Review: What Men Live By and Other Tales Leo Tolstoy
This book contains short stories that are meant to be–moral tales. I have read a little from Tolstoy, but this grouping is one of the few books I have read. I read it several years ago and as I’ve not… Read More ›
2020 Book Review: A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson
Richard Matheson has written one a book that became one of my favorite movies of all time, What Dreams May Come. I have yet to read that book; the film captured me so much, but it is one I’ll read… Read More ›
