Whenever I rate a book, I have a system. A four-star review means I loved it. I’ll probably reread the book at some point and also read any sequels if it’s part of a series. I know right away if a book merited four stars. A five-star review is different. Five stars isn’t just aboutContinue reading “5 Five-Star Books to Add to Your Must-Read List”
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The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Treuer
Hello everyone, and happy Leap Day! Today I am reviewing The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present by David Treuer. First, I want to refresh everyone about why I chose this book to read for the blog. As writers, we often find ourselves in the position of writing ‘the other.’Continue reading “The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Treuer”
A Writer’s Life For Me: My Review of Bird by Bird
Happy January, everyone! This month I’m reviewing Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Reading and on Life by Anne Lamott. Anne Lamott is the author of several literary fiction novels and autobiographical non-fiction books. I have never read her work, but she is described as a “best-selling” author and has won several awards for herContinue reading “A Writer’s Life For Me: My Review of Bird by Bird”
The Written World 