If you want to experience the very best of two time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead, I suggest reading his latest book The Nickel Boys. This resounding work was first released July 2019, and the paperback hit the shelves just a few weeks ago (summer 2020). This was a book that I was reallyContinue reading “Colson Whitehead – start with The Nickel Boys”
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Every Book by Colson Whitehead
I rank each book written by Colson Whitehead; this list includes Pulitzer Prize winning novels The Nickel Boys and The Underground Railroad
My Favorite Reads of 2019
These are the best books that I read for each month of 2019
Jeff Metcalf – Wacko’s City of Fun Carnival
I am excited for my copy of Wacko’s City of Fun Carnival by author Jeff Metcalf
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
My review and thoughts of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt.
End of Year Bookstack 2019
East of Eden and two early books by Colson Whitehead are in my stack of books to read by the end of 2019. Also including The Overstory by Richard Powers.
The Institute book review
My review and thoughts on The Institute by Stephen King.
Candy Canes are Crimson
Candy Canes are Crimson I haven’t been very excited for Christmas since I was much younger. For so many years, the best thing about the season was a pack of new socks that I would give to myself each Christmas. People just get completely wrapped up in the holly and mistletoe, the lights, and allContinue reading “Candy Canes are Crimson”
The Overstory – Richard Powers
I share my thoughts on the first few chapters of The Overstory by Richard Powers. This powerful novel was named the Pulitzer Prize pick for best fiction for 2019.
The Witches by Roald Dahl
The Witches by Roald Dahl is a terrifying, nostalgic book that I remember from when I was young. I am reading it to my kids now. They love it.
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