librarianreadseverything: I usually skip the forward, preface, and any page marked with a roman numeral. When I’m reading a book, I want to read the actual book, starting at Page 1. Except here.With Requiem For A Dream, I did anything and everything I could do AVOID getting to Page 1. Because I had seen the … Continue reading Requiem for a Dream | Hubert Selby JR.
Books
Books, novellas and short stories reviews, and information about upcoming books.
Stretched out
Source: excusemyinnerfangirl
V.S. Ramachandran M.D., P.H.D., and Sandra Blakeslee | Phantoms in the Brain
librarianreadseverything: I have become incredibly well-versed in the happenings of the brain over the past few months. A little while back I read Icognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain by David Eagleman. Prior to that was The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind by Julian Jaynes (as thrilling as the … Continue reading V.S. Ramachandran M.D., P.H.D., and Sandra Blakeslee | Phantoms in the Brain
Outliers | Malcom Gladwell
librarianreadseverything: Being the Librarian Who Reads Everything consists of two distinctive and equally important tasks: reading everything (of course) and reviewing everything. After completing over 10,000 hours of reading (important according to Gladwell), the reading portion is usually the easier task, even for the most difficult parts. Crafting the reviews, while less time-consuming than reading … Continue reading Outliers | Malcom Gladwell
Can we please just talk about how sassy Professor McGonagall was?
Just look: "Ah, of course. There is no need to tell me any more, Ms. Granger. Which one of you will be dying this year?" I mean really: "I should have made my meaning plainer," said Professor McGonagall, turning at last to look at Umbridge directly in the eyes. "He has achieved high marks in … Continue reading Can we please just talk about how sassy Professor McGonagall was?
Jarhead | Anthony Swofford
librarianreadseverything: A number of books over the years have tried to exemplify the life of the grunt/boot/cannon fodder. Written from both the first-person and third-person perspective, they have often blended fiction and non-fiction. Much like the fog of war, it’s hard to draw the line, even in non-fiction, which is actual fact and which has … Continue reading Jarhead | Anthony Swofford
NY Times Children’s Best Sellers
Source: alexandrabracken
The Great Gatsby | Book Title Page
I am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Fugitive | Release date
I am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Fugitive is the companion ebook novella to the “I am Number Four” series by Pittacus Lore. Premise: This novella picks up with Mark racing to Dulce, New Mexico, evading capture from both the Mogadorians and the FBI. On the road, his mysterious new ally - a fellow … Continue reading I am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Fugitive | Release date
Worn Out Spines 