The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is a classic I've been meaning to read for a while. I enjoyed the simple, short story but didn't find it as profound as many have. For me, it's somewhere between a 3.5 and 4 star read. The older you are, the more it's said you'll enjoy the book, so I'll probably have to read it again sometime in the future! “Age is my alarm clock,” … [Read more...] about The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Fiction
Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium by R.L. Stine
Why Goosebumps A friend got me Phantom of the Auditorium by R.L. Stine for my birthday because I used to really like Goosebumps when I was in middle school. I have read a lot, but not all of them, and I had not read this one before. It was really nice to go back and read something that reminded me of my childhood. It was a quick and easy read which was a nice change from … [Read more...] about Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium by R.L. Stine
The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick
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
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
One of my favorite books assigned to me in high school was Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. I recently read it again and found just as much enjoyment a second time. The title, Siddhartha, is formed from two Sanskrit words to mean “he who has found meaning” and contains numerous spiritual and life lessons. If you haven’t read or don’t remember Siddhartha, it’s a quick read I highly … [Read more...] about Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Why Read Fiction? – To Learn About Yourself
When you think of learning from books, it is often textbooks, history, self-help, or other non-fiction that come to mind. So why read fiction? While fiction is typically viewed as reading for pleasure, there is still plenty to learn. Fiction allows you to place yourself in new situations and reflect on how you would react or feel. “Fiction, because it is not about somebody … [Read more...] about Why Read Fiction? – To Learn About Yourself