Norse Mythology Book Review

Norse Mythology: Book Review by Dinh.
4 stars

Goodreads Summary:

Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales.

In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people. Continue reading “Norse Mythology Book Review” →

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See

Please join us in reading The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See for our suggested monthly read.

We will be reviewing The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane along with our book club discussion questions for October 31st, 2017.
Summary of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane
Goodreads Summary:

Li-yan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. There is ritual and routine, and it has been ever thus for generations. Then one day a jeep appears at the village gate—the first automobile any of them have seen—and a stranger arrives. Continue reading “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See” →

Every Last Lie Book Review

Every Last Lie: Book Review by Dinh.

2.5 stars

Synopsis:

Clara Solberg’s world shatters when her husband and their four-year-old daughter are in a car crash, killing Nick while Maisie is remarkably unharmed. The crash is ruled an accident…until the coming days, when Maisie starts having night terrors that make Clara question what really happened on that fateful afternoon.

Tormented by grief and her obsession that Nick’s death was far more than just an accident, Clara is plunged into a desperate hunt for the truth. Who would have wanted Nick dead? And, more important, why? Clara will stop at nothing to find out—and the truth is only the beginning of this twisted tale of secrets and deceit. Continue reading “Every Last Lie Book Review” →

Every Last Lie Book Club Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions:

1. After Clara finds out about Nick death it takes Clara a really long time to tell her daughter Maisie. Why do you think it took her so long to tell her daughter? What were her motives?

2. What is the significance the title of the book, Every Last Lie ? How does it tie into the book? Continue reading “Every Last Lie Book Club Discussion Questions” →

5 Great Fiction Books About The Immigration Experience

Immigration and globalization is a hot topic right now, particularly in the American landscape where immigration is hotly debated.

I am a big fan of reading about the immigration experience whether it is biographical or not. I hope that by reading these books that it will allow you a window into the experiences of the immigrant and their personal journey.

5 Great Works of Immigration Literature Continue reading “5 Great Fiction Books About The Immigration Experience” →

Everyone Brave Is Forgiven Book Review

Everyone Brave Is Forgiven: Book Review by Dinh.

4.5 stars

Synopsis:

London, 1939.

The day war is declared, Mary North leaves finishing school unfinished, goes straight to the War Office, and signs up.

Tom Shaw decides to ignore the war—until he learns his roommate Alistair Heath has unexpectedly enlisted. Then the conflict can no longer be avoided.

Young, bright, and brave, Mary is certain she’d be a marvelous spy. When she is—bewilderingly—made a teacher, she finds herself defying prejudice to protect the children her country would rather forget.

Tom, meanwhile, finds that he will do anything for Mary. Continue reading “Everyone Brave Is Forgiven Book Review” →

Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica

Please join us in reading Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica for our suggested monthly read.


We will be reviewing Every Last Lie along with our book club discussion questions for September 31st, 2017.

Book Summary

Clara Solberg’s world shatters when her husband and their four-year-old daughter are in a car crash, killing Nick while Maisie is remarkably unharmed. The crash is ruled an accident…until the coming days, when Maisie starts having night terrors that make Clara question what really happened on that fateful afternoon. Continue reading “Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica” →

Luckiest Girl Alive Book Review

Luckiest Girl Alive: Book Review by Dinh.

4.5 stars

Synopsis

HER PERFECT LIFE IS A PERFECT LIE.

As a teenager at the prestigious Bradley School, Ani FaNelli endured a shocking, public humiliation that left her desperate to reinvent herself. Now, with a glamorous job, expensive wardrobe, and handsome blue blood fiancé, she’s this close to living the perfect life she’s worked so hard to achieve.

But Ani has a secret. Continue reading “Luckiest Girl Alive Book Review” →

Luckiest Girl Alive Book Club Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions:

1. What did you find most surprising in Luckiest Girl Alive?

2. Ani filmed the documentary introducing herself as Ani Harrison but then had to tape the introduction the second time where she introduces herself as TifAni FaNelli. Through out the book, her name varies from Tif, Finny,  Ani to TifAni. What’s the importance of the changes in her name and how does it impact her self image and identity? Continue reading “Luckiest Girl Alive Book Club Discussion Questions” →

Dark Places Book Review

Dark Places: Book Review by Dinh.

4.5 stars for Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

Synopsis:

Libby Day was seven when her mother and two sisters were murdered in “The Satan Sacrifice of Kinnakee, Kansas.” She survived—and famously testified that her fifteen-year-old brother, Ben, was the killer. Twenty-five years later, the Kill Club—a secret society obsessed with notorious crimes—locates Libby and pumps her for details. They hope to discover proof that may free Ben.
Continue reading “Dark Places Book Review” →