There were plenty of wistful sighs as I sat on the bench – THE BENCH! – where Hazel Grace & Augustus Waters profess their undying love. (Hint: the bench is located at Leidsegracht 2 in the Canal District.) The Fault in Our Stars is a spectacular book which deals with a tender subject in an honest [...]
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BOOK REVIEW: GILLIAN FLYNN
Gillian Flynn is a captivating writer. I read "Gone Girl" first, then "Sharp Objects. I couldn't get enough of her storytelling, so I had to read "Dark Places." Darkness, twists, turns and suspense kept me coming back for more. If you enjoy a good edge of your seat with a great plot twist, then you [...]
BOOK REVIEW: STEPHEN KING
I read King because some of his works have genuinely kept me up nights - not just reading them, but lying awake afterward, wondering what lurks in the dark shadows beyond the edge of my doorway. Even though the rational mind knows there is nothing there, he sets my brain working. He is a masterful [...]
NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY
It's nice to get away from a busy schedule and drift into another world with characters who give me ideas and inspiration and hope. So, grab your favorite glass of wine, a comfy blanket and curl up on your sofa with my top 3 books! Gripping, compelling, and tragic – The Book Thief is all [...]