Warning: This review will contain some spoilers Mistborn: Secret History is a novella written by Brandon Sanderson. It details the story of Kelsier (post-death) up until the ‘catacendre’. Again this book review will contain some spoilers. Also, if you haven’t read all of the Mistborn books (The Final Empire to […]
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Just Listen by Mark Goulston: Finding Ways for Better Communication
Currently, I’m a graduate student at Montclair State University. One of the classes that I’m in had a group project assignment that was due last week. For the Assignment we had to pick a book out of a provided list, read that book, make an outline (including: introduction, summary, evaluation, […]
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All Systems Red by Martha Wells: Murderbots Are People Too
All Systems Red is a sci-fi novella written by Martha Wells. This novella is the first entry in the highly renowned Murderbot Diaries (series). Summary: Murderbot finds himself in an unprecedented situation. Fauna begins attacking the humans that Murderbot is contracted to. Everything begins to spiral out of control from […]
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The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson: A Fantastic Story!
The Bands of Mourning is a fantasy novel written by Brandon Sanderson. It is the sixth book in the Mistborn Saga (the third book in the Wax and Wayne trilogy). This adventure has another reasonably straightforward premise. Wax and the gang go on a wild goose chase to find the […]
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A Gift to Neil Gaiman: Pure Magic
Today I started reading The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. This is the first book that I’ve ever read by Mr. Gaiman. I’m not particularly well-versed in any of his publications. To be quite frank I had never heard of him before I watched a […]
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Foster by Claire Keegan: Love Lost and Love Gained
Foster is a novella written by Claire Keegan. This story follows the experiences of a girl spending the summer with her foster family. I stumbled upon this book in a thumbnail from a YouTube video that I didn’t end up watching. I’ve never been drawn to read a book based […]
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Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: Sensational
Man’s Search for Meaning is a non-fiction novel written by Victor Frankl. This book details Frankl’s experience surviving in multiple concentration camps during the Holocaust. It also delves into Frankl’s revelations while enduring these events. The events that take place in this book are the origin of Logotherapy. Logotherapy is […]
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Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson: Mistborn Era 2 Deserves More Love
Disclaimer: This is more of a rant than a review Rating: 8.4/10 Shadows of Self is a fantasy novel written by Brandon Sanderson. It’s the fifth book in the Mistborn Saga (the second book in the Wax and Wayne series). The summary of this book can be boiled down to […]
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How I Write Book Reviews: In the Process of Learning
Currently: When reading physical or kindle books I’ll highlight and take notes as I read. I generally am highlighting or take notes on parts of the story that I like or are important. I don’t focus on how I can talk about certain parts of a story while I’m reading. […]
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Piranesi by Susanna Clarke: A Modern Classic
Piranesi is a mystery/fantasy novel written by Susanna Clarke. This novel is super short. It’s only 245 pages so I have to keep the summary vague and brief to avoid spoilers. This story details a house filled with statues and devastated by ocean currents. The halls of this house are […]