Archive | Book Reviews
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Book review: Who’s the boss? Today it’s Fey
I usually hesitate before reading biographies by people I really, really love out of fear that they'll either be horrible writers, or that they'll reveal their true identities as jerky, out-of-touch celebrities. Luckily, Tina Fey's "Bossypants" confirmed neither of these fears.
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Book Review: ‘ZOMBIE SPACESHIP WASTELAND’
Darth Vader is a zombie. Think about it. He carries all the requisite features: the blind hatred of all those around him, the soulless disposition which allows him to carelessly destroy human (and alien) life, and of course, the pale, pustule-filled skin.
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Book review: ‘Salvation City,’ the rare post-apocalyptic novel with human soul intact
Sigrid Nunez's newest novel "Salvation City" is a post-apocalyptic story that isn't too concerned with the apocalypse. True, there is a horrible disaster, followed by a brave new future world. But there's no oppressive political situation, no widespread anarchy or social disarray.
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Book review: Author of ‘Assholes’ shows off more ego than wit
After reading "Assholes Finish First," my perceptions about Tucker Max have changed completely. Last year, I was under the impression that he was a genius, a master of his trade.
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Book Review: “The Insignificant Moments” By Jeremy Asher
Stuffed poignantly with sugary charm, Insignificant Moments, a romance by Jeremy Asher, is a pleasant read with a hint of a storyline that has a whisper of Nicholas Sparks.
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Book Review: “Sexual Sabotage” By Dr. Judith Reisman
Dr. Judith Reisman has been waging war upon sexual amorality in America for decades. As a specialist in the scientific analysis of images, cartoons, and pornography and a fierce advocate against the sexual harassment of women and children, Reisman gives lectures and offers counseling for organization...
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Book Review: “Sh*t My Dad Says” By Justin Halpern
This book made me laugh out loud on the bus. Enough said. But seriously, "Sh*t My Dad Says" is hilarious, and if you follow Justin Halpern's Twitter feed that evolved into this book -- it's for you. The bio for the Twitter account reads, "I'm 29. I live with my 74-year-old dad.
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Book Review: “The Help” By Kathryn Stockett
Racism. Prejudice. Stereotypes. These are heavy and thick words that have led to hundreds of literary masterpieces and therefore hundreds of literary conflicts.
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Book Review: “Everything Here Is The Best Thing Ever” By Justin Taylor
There are times in life when the sun hits the window at a peaceful angle or the afternoon drips into evening so that it feels like we’re standing still. And in some sense, perhaps we are.