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Book Review: 'Heartless' by Marissa Meyer
As a little intro before getting to the actual review, I had heard of Marissa Meyer, seeing her very interesting covers for The Lunar Chronicles, but had not actually read any of her books yet. My husband one day came home with a trunk load of books that our landlord cleared out of a home he used for someone's storage. Among the 100 some books I received that day was Heartless—its beautiful cover instantly intrigued me and the author sounded familiar. A quick Google search of her name reminded me who it was, and I was instantly excited to start reading this book, even setting aside another book I was currently reading.
By Ashley Wentz7 years ago in Geeks
'The Girl from Blind River'
Summary: The Girl From Blind River by Gale Massey is a crime thriller and somewhat a coming-of-age story. The protagonist, Jamie Elders, comes from a family of con artists and though she wants to escape the cycle, participating in the "family trade" seems like her best chance at getting what she needs. Because her mother has spent a significant portion of her life in prison, Jamie and her younger brother Toby live with their uncle Loyal. Loyal is an abusive man who runs a secret gambling operation, which is rigged in favor of himself and the local judge. This partnership leads to the main event, which doesn't initially involve Jamie, but she is pulled in and made an accomplice. When it gets down to the wire, going to prison or walking away depends on one of her greatest talents: poker.
By UglyYummies7 years ago in Geeks
'The Girl in the Ice' by Robert Bryndza Review
I used to commute to Coventry by train, almost every day, for three years, to get my degree. Of course, train stations have WHSmith’s; WHSmith’s has books. I had finished early from university one day, so I decided to browse all the new books that WHSmith’s had to offer whilst waiting for my train home. They were doing a deal: Buy one book, get one half price. Obviously, I couldn’t turn that deal down. Who would? It would be blasphemous to do so! (Well, this was almost two years ago, and the books have been sitting on my shelf gathering dust until I finally forced myself to pick it up and read it.)
By Tiffany Purcell7 years ago in Geeks
'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'
Ever get asked what your favorite Harry Potter book is? Ever have trouble giving an answer? Well, I have the answer for you and the reason why Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is undoubtedly the best book in the series.
By Melissa Herward7 years ago in Geeks
A Bug's Life
One thing is certain. After reading any story by Franz Kafka for the first time, all readers, despite their differing perspectives, means of analysis, and various conclusions and conjectures will all be of the same opinion. This story doesn’t make sense. In fact, the first line of the introduction in the Barnes and Noble classic version of The Metamorphosis states frankly in mostly bold lettering, “FRANZ KAFKA’S FICTION DOESN’T make sense.” Perhaps the writer of the introduction thought it courteous to spare from frustration all those seeking to apply logic to a story in which a traveling salesman turns into a bug and dies. And by inviting the reader to suspend her sense of logic, he invites her to experience the story, not as a spectator, but as a participant. And thus, truly immerse oneself into the genius of Kafka and his ability to convey the complexity of human emotions in the most bizarre and alternately mundane situations.
By Candace Elizabeth7 years ago in Geeks
'Whiskey in a Teacup' - Book Review
Unless you've been living under a rock, chances are pretty good you know who Reese Witherspoon is, be it for her acting career, activism, book club suggestions, directing skills, or most recently for her book, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits.
By Kristen Barenthaler7 years ago in Geeks
'Game of Mass Destruction' Cast
The first draft to Game of Mass Destruction is currently at 17,000 words on Microsoft Word as of writing. With all my long stories, I always aim for 50,000. So the novel is pretty much half way there. There are currently three fanfic versions ofGame of Mass Destruction, but only one is complete. As mentioned in an article I wrote months ago, it remains one of my most ambitious projects to date.
By Chloe Gilholy7 years ago in Geeks
Late Review: 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'
What is so special about the teenage years? Is it the confrontation with real emotions like love, anxiety, and depression? Is it that people commonly build the relationships and friendships that will last the rest of their lifetime during this time period? Is it the fact that we find ourselves and discover what we really have a passion for?
By George Gomez7 years ago in Geeks
