I read The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke a while ago and really enjoyed it but never got around to writing a review. Now I'm thinking about reading some of his other books and wanted to get down some of my thoughts and favorite quotes from this one first! Often considered one of Clarke's finest novels, The City and the Stars is an interesting take on what humanity … [Read more...] about The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke
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The Forever War by Joe Haldeman
I just finished reading The Forever War by Joe Haldeman as one of the books on my list available on Kindle Unlimited. At first, I wasn’t sure I’d like the book but I ended up loving it! Being based on the author’s experiences during the Vietnam War, the soldier’s thoughts and emotions felt very real. I especially enjoyed the struggles they faced when returning home to an Earth … [Read more...] about The Forever War by Joe Haldeman
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
*Warning this book and article contain scenes of and discussions of sexual assault.* It was the summer of 2015 when I first read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. I remember it vividly because it was my first summer in LA and Kevin and I were staying in a studio apartment. I wanted to stay up late reading a few times but he had to work early. The only other … [Read more...] about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
IT by Stephen King: The Audiobook that Will Scare You to Death
This is my second time listening to IT by Stephen King on Audible. I wanted to listen to it again before the movie, IT: Chapter Two, came out. I listened to this the first time a few years ago and I really enjoyed it. IT absolutely terrified me! If you are a Stephen King lover then this book is a MUST! Horror is your thing, then this book is also a must. If you are afraid of … [Read more...] about IT by Stephen King: The Audiobook that Will Scare You to Death
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: An Inspiring Adventure
I first read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho entering freshman year of college as part of the honors program. I remember liking it very much, and the second reading held up to my expectations! The Alchemist is somewhat hard to classify as it’s both a quest/adventure and a philosophical story of self-discovery. Most people either love or hate it, but it’s a quick read worth a … [Read more...] about The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: An Inspiring Adventure