Date Read: February 14 Authors: Larry Gonick and Art Huffman Genre: Comics Rating: 4/5 A good read for anyone who finds themselves constantly confused by the idea of physics in general. Cute illustrations.
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The Reapers are the Angels
Date Read: February 13 Author: Alden Bell Genre: Science Fiction Rating: 4/5 While it is an excellent zombie story, I’ve never been fond of books with unconventional dialogue styles. I enjoyed the story, but was never really a fan of the main character. The world, it treats you kind enough so long as you’re notContinue reading “The Reapers are the Angels”
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Date Read: February 12 Author: Heather Morris Genre: Historical Fiction Rating: 4/5 A sad, and yet ultimately hopeful, story about a man and a woman during the Holocaust. If you wake up in the morning, it is a good day. – The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Underground Railroad
Date Read: February 11 Author: Colson Whitehead Genre: Historical Fiction Rating: 4/5 With his imaginative story, Whitehead imagines a history in which the Underground Railroad is no mere metaphor, but rather a fully-functional rail system hidden under the South. The only way to know how long you are lost in the darkness is to beContinue reading “The Underground Railroad”
She Said
Date Read: February 9 Authors: Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey Genre: Nonfiction Rating: 4/5 An excellent narration of the bravery demonstrated by the women involved in the Harvey Weinstein case, and the challenges faced by Twohey and Kantor as they worked to bring the stories to the public. “There isn’t ever going to be anContinue reading “She Said”
So You Want to Talk About Race
Date Read: February 9 Author: Ijeoma Oluo Genre: Nonfiction Rating: 4/5 A must-read for anyone who is looking to educate themselves about how to use their privilege to help others. Ijeoma Oluo is an excellent writer, and she effortlessly addresses complex issues. Being privileged doesn’t mean that you are always wrong and people without privilegeContinue reading “So You Want to Talk About Race”
Washington Black
Date Read: February 8 Author: Esi Edugyan Genre: Historical Fiction Rating: 4/5 This was truly a magical historical fiction novel. George Washington Black is a young slave in Barbados, and his whole world is changed when his master’s brother takes an interest in him. From there, the novel travels around the globe from London toContinue reading “Washington Black”
Chasing the Prophecy
Date Read: January 25 Author: Brandon Mull Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 It was a good ending to the series. I appreciated the sense of continuity and set-up through the three novels. We must set aside our wishes and give heed to reality. Nobody can accept the truth while hiding from it. When a decision matters,Continue reading “Chasing the Prophecy”
Seeds of Rebellion
Date Read: January 25 Author: Brandon Mull Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 The second book in the Beyonders Trilogy, it continues in the same magical world as the first book. Once more, I remember the book as being longer when I read it in middle school, but it was still a good book. When a governmentContinue reading “Seeds of Rebellion”
A World Without Heroes
Date Read: January 24 Author: Brandon Mull Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 I read this series when I was in middle school, and I remember the book as being longer than it is. However, the story was as fun as I remember. You picked the right road, even though it is the most difficult. That isContinue reading “A World Without Heroes”
Zoey's Year in Books 2020 