This is my first reading in attempt to read through the works of William Shakespeare in [somewhat] chronological order of writing/publication. I have chosen The Arden Shakespeare, Third Series, as my guide through these works, and based on this first reading, I think it was a good choice, albeit quite…
This is one of those books I hear about a lot. It seems its on all the lists of best books and is usually required reading in English literature programs. I can see why it's considered so great, but, by Jove! it is dark... I imagine this is also frequently…
I don't remember when I first saw the 1957 Sidney Lumet film, 12 Angry Men, but it has always been a favorite of mine. I don't really know how I missed the fact that it was based on a book!
I read A Christmas Carol every year at Christmastime. It is currently my all-time favorite book. I know the story by heart - who doesn't? Scrooge is nearly as synonymous with Christmas as Jesus Himself! The book is extremely readable and short enough that I would encourage everyone to make…
Are you tired of reading? Are you looking for a book to put you into a nice reading slump? Or a coma? Well, I have good news and bad news... The good news is that this book can help you in those areas. The bad news is that means you…
Classic horror. A haunted house. Multiple movies/shows based on it. What could go wrong? This book has a lot to offer from the haunts, the investigation, and the psychological chills. But is it really scary? Let's just say that I would have found it entertaining if Zak Bagans and the…
I read this book in one day. I had no idea some of these classics were so short! Good thing too... I wouldn't have wanted much more of this one.
I’ve always been interested in reading John Steinbeck. In high school I had the option of reading The Grapes of Wrath or Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. I chose poorly, as the Grail Knight would say. Anyway, I’m wandering through a Maui Friends of the Library bookshop and am…