This was a fun read. At times, it reminded me of one of my favorite books – The Starless Sea. There’s a similarity to the magical realism that takes place and, well, both are related to books and libraries. I was quickly hooked by the narrative and characters. We meet…
This is the actual cover, not something to promote dental hygiene for children. Newcomer promises weird and delivers. Let’s get the painful truth out of the way first. This may be the worst, most hideous, cover I’ve ever seen on a book. I refused to leave it face up on…
I have mixed emotions upon discovering an author like Adrian Tchaikovsky. First comes the excitement and delight of finding a great read from an author who has multiple books available. Next comes remorse. I could have started reading Tchaikovsky years ago. Children of Time was a surprise, and it’s a…
The book is subtitled, The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust. I remember where I was on 9/11. Most people who were alive at the time do. I was driving to work and had stopped at an ATM for some cash. A…