At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen (Format used for this book: Audiobook) I was randomly searching for my next listen on my library app when this book popped up as available. I really liked the book “Water for Elephants” by this author so I decided to check it out. Here is a summary: “In…
Shrill by Lindy West (Format used for this read: Audiobook) I have heard Lindy West’s work a couple of times on some NPR podcasts. I found her writing style to be sarcastic, funny and brutally honest… also gave me insight into a different viewpoint. So when the library had one of her books pop up…
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman (Format used for this read: Audiobook) My friend Jamila always introduces me to new wonderful things…and I am sooo happy Neil Gaiman has been one of them! Here is my latest read of his: “When Fat Charlie’s dad named something, it stuck. Like calling Fat Charlie “Fat Charlie.” Even now, twenty…
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland (Format for this read: Print–paperback) My oldest picked this up at Half Price books this summer and I wanted to read it before he did 🤣 Wow, y’all. This YA novel is truly amazing from start to finish. Here is the summary: “At once provocative, terrifying, and darkly subversive, Dread Nation…
The Marsh King’s Daughter by Karen Dionne (Format used for this read: Audiobook) Book club pick this month….Another psychological thriller which are not my fave….but if they say read it, I read it 🤣 We try to alternate types of books we read each month and I’m glad our next pick won’t be as creepy. Here…
American Like Me by America Ferrera and other authors (Format used for this read: Audiobook) Listening to voices that our different from our own. Hearing stories and experiences that we do not identify with personally. Feeling empathy and care and tenderness for other human beings. I feel like this is missing GREATLY in our nation…
The Hitch-hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (Format used for this read: Audiobook) Who knew this would be the year I started liking coffee, dark beer, Marvel comics and science fiction? It’s been a fun journey with these new enjoyments and this latest read fit perfectly. Here is a summary: “Seconds before Earth…
Foretold by Stephanie Higgins (Format used for this read: Print–paperback…given to me personally by the AUTHOR HERSELF!!!) Yall my friend Stephanie DID IT AGAIN! Just finished the second book in her YA series…and I think it was even more tremendous than the first! (Here was my review on the first book, “Favored”: https://brainglitterwithdani.com/favored/ ) Here…
Stardust by Neil Gaiman (Format used for this read: Audiobook) Another Neil Gaiman read…this man just NEVER disappoints me. Here is a summary: “An enchanting fairy tale by master storyteller Neil Gaiman, full of unexpected adventures, true love, whimsy, wonder, and plenty of magic. Tristran Thorn will do anything to win the cold heart of…