"Let's not take security orders from a 600 year old gate. I don't expect people who come to my house to obey what's cross-stitched on the throw pillows."Rainbow Rowell, Carry On
Book Review: The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
Published 13 July 2021 Jake Livingston is one of the only Black kids at St. Clair Prep, one of the others being his infinitely more popular older brother. It’s hard enough fitting in but to make matters worse and definitely more complicated, Jake can see the dead. In fact he sees the dead around him … Continue reading Book Review: The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
September readings | Classics, Space Operas, Magic & Erotica
Title: DuneSeries: Dune #1Author: Frank HerbertGenre(s): Science Fiction, Fantasy, Space Opera, AdventurePage count: 688 pagesPublished: First published June 1965 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: The End ZoneSeries: Atlanta Lightening #2Author: Riley HartGenre(s): Contemporary, Sports, Romance, MMPage count: 306 pagesPublished: 16 July 2021 My review (soon) | Book | Audiobook Title: Black MoonSeries: Wolf … Continue reading September readings | Classics, Space Operas, Magic & Erotica
Book Review: Ashfall Legacy by Pittacus Lore
Pittacus Lore finished telling the story of the Lorien Nine. Now, he’s back to recount an all-new adventure rooted in the real mysteries surrounding Roswell, New Mexico, that will enthrall fans of Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman, and Brandon Sanderson.We have waited generations for you…Syd Chambers knows that there’s life on other planets because he’s descended … Continue reading Book Review: Ashfall Legacy by Pittacus Lore
Walking Together
"Don't walk in front of me... I may not followDon't walk behind me... I may not leadWalk beside me... just be my friend."Albert Camus
Passing | Trailer
https://videopress.com/v/uTUa95SY?resizeToParent=true&controls=false&preloadContent=metadata Writer: Rebecca Hall (Screenplay), Nella Larsen (Novella)Director: Rebecca HallStars: Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland, Bill Camp, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Alexander Skarsgard, Justus Davis Graham, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Ethan Barrett, Ashley Ware Jenkins. This movie looks awesome, I like that it's in black and white, the music, and the cast. I'm very intrigued. Ruth Negga and … Continue reading Passing | Trailer
Dune (Movie Review) | Near Mastery in Book Adaptation
Review of Denis Villeneuve's Dune with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya,
Book Review: Foundation by Isaac Asimov
Foundation (Foundation #1) by Isaac Asimov first published 1951 For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future -- to a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare that will last thirty thousand years. … Continue reading Book Review: Foundation by Isaac Asimov
Marriage and Prison
"One should find wholeness in a marriage, Matthew but it should never become a prison."ADOW S2
Book Review: Homecoming by Keegan Kennedy
18 year-old, Lucas Hudson has six weeks remaining before leaving his small town for college, but first, he must adjust to the return of his new stepbrother, Dane Bolton, from the Marine Corps. Although initially reluctant about the return of the local hero and former football jock, who had been three years ahead of him … Continue reading Book Review: Homecoming by Keegan Kennedy
Worn Out Spines 