I just finished reading The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick in anticipation of binging the show on Amazon Prime Video now that the final season is released. While I’m still excited to watch the show, I must admit I kind of hated the book. I feel like the story is good but the book didn't deliver on my expectations. Luckily, the book was available on Kindle Unlimited, … [Read more...] about The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick
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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
George Washington’s Farewell Address
I read George Washington’s Farewell Address during my research for the Week in Quotes article this week. I found it quite interesting and surprisingly relevant to today’s politics. Some of you may have read it in school, but I never did. If you’re like me and have never read it, I’d recommend you do, especially if you follow politics at all. Although parts can be difficult to … [Read more...] about George Washington’s Farewell Address
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
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales is written by Oliver Sacks. Dr. Oliver Sacks was a neurobiologist and taught at NYU School of Medicine. This book focuses on some of his most extreme and bizarre cases. I find some of his patient’s neurological conditions mind-blowing. *WARNING* There are a few minor spoilers dealing with patient's diagnosis and if … [Read more...] about The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks