I have to admit, my feelings toward Lost Souls are a bit complicated. I almost didn't post a recommendation for it because of the feelings the book stirred up in me. But then I realized that those feelings are most likely what the author, Michael Collins, was going for. Which makes this a very successful... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Dolls Behaving Badly by Cinthia Ritchie
I was a bit hesitant about Dolls Behaving Badly when I first looked at it. Based on the summary, it seemed like one of those books that I would either love or end up hating. But I decided to give it a shot, largely because I just couldn't shake the curiosity I felt about it. Now that... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
Okay, so maybe I was a bit late on reading The Hunger Games series. I'm not sure why I kept putting it off. I think my main reason was the dystopian/post-apocalyptic aspect, along with the science fiction genre - both of which are things I'm not a big fan of. But, I decided to give... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
(Note: An updated version of this recommendation is available here.) I should start this off by saying that, yes, I definitely recommend Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk. But that doesn't mean I recommend it for everyone. Haunted is probably one of the weirdest novels I've ever read. Okay, to be honest, there's another phrase that comes... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Broken by C.J. Lyons
Honestly, I first picked up Broken because of the cover. The broken-up heart just struck me, for some reason. Then I read the summary on the back, and I knew it was a book I'd have to read. As it turns out, I was right to be intrigued. Broken had me hooked from the first page.... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 