Kate Bolick's Spinster is part memoir, part microhistory. It's an examination of single women's status and reputation throughout history, and the effects of that history on women today, framed with anecdotes from the author's various romances. In Spinster, Bolick studies her - not always conscious - decision to remain unmarried using the lives of other, similar women … Continue reading Spinster: A Review
If you're like me, and don't often read books intended for juvenile readers, The Ocean at the End of the Lane will surprise you. If you haven't read any of author Neil Gaiman's children's lit, pick up The Ocean at the End of the Lane and give it a read; it is one of those … Continue reading The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Review
When I made plans to participate in Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge, I thought long and hard about what to read for Task #5: A Book By or About Someone Who Identifies as LGBTQ. There are so many viable options, some of which have been on my TBR list for years. But I found Giovanni's … Continue reading Giovanni’s Room: A Review
In The Reputation Economy: How to Optimize Your Digital Footprint in a World Where Your Reputation Is Your Most Valuable Asset, authors Michael Fertik and David C. Thompson examine the brave new world just on the horizon: the world of digital reputation. Sites like Yelp and Angie's List already subject businesses to the mercies of customer reviews, … Continue reading The Reputation Economy: A Review
I suppose it bears confessing: I've never been a huge fan of Robert A. Heinlein's work. I attempted Starship Troopers several years ago and - due to a complete lack of connection with either characters or story - was unable to complete it. I thought something must be wrong with me. I've always been a sci-fi … Continue reading Starship Troopers: A Review