Buddy the Elf has become an iconic part of Christmas. What's better than a movie? A short, feel-good book you can read before bed with or without children!
Tag: Fiction Review
Ignore the Title Paula McLain’s Love and Ruin Isn’t That Bad
A fictional look into the tumultuous relationship between Martha Gellhorn and Ernest Hemingway as she grows from a talented young woman into a fearless writer.
Relatable Millionaires in Jade Chang’s The Wangs vs. The World
Most of us can't relate to losing an international cosmetics corporation or a trust fund, but most can relate to feeling like we're facing off against the world, which is exactly what the Wangs are doing after losing everything and going on a cross country road trip.
Toxicity in Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game
The entire premise of The Hating Game by Sally Thorne rides on the back of the kindergarten playground advice given to young girls: “He’s mean to you because he likes you.” I don't get why people love this book. At best it's problematic; at worst, it's toxic.
Siri, Who Am I? by Sam Tschida
On the surface, it's a fun novel, but Tschida calls dives into identity in the time of social media. Does identity drive social media, or is social media influencing identity?
Christmas in London by Anita Hughes
Christmas in London by Anita Hughes isn't a good book, but it's not the worst I've ever read. It's definitely full of the romantic clichés people have come to expect at the holidays....