The end of the world as we know it is the focus of Emily St. John Mandel’s surprisingly humane Station Eleven. … More The End is Nigh in Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Leïla Slimani’s The Perfect Nanny is a ripping good psychological thriller with plenty to say about society and privilege. … More Get the Chills with The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani
What if gay teenagers were allowed to be the stars of a romantic comedy? It might look a little something like Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera’s new YA novel. … More What If It’s Us Gives Gay Teenagers the Romantic Comedy Treatment
Let’s start looking ahead to 2019’s year in reading with the books I am most excited to read in the coming year. … More My Most Anticipated Books of 2019
Let’s end 2018 by taking a look at my least favorite reads for the year. … More The Worst Books I Read in 2018
A look back at my favorite reads from 2018. … More The Best Books I Read in 2018
The DC Extended Universe needed to turn things around badly after the mess that was Justice Leage. Can Jason Momoa and Aquaman save the day or is it just more of the same? … More Can Aquaman Save the DC Universe?
A.J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window is yet another mystery novel with an unreliable, alcoholic female narrator and I can’t yawn hard enough. … More Let’s Do Away with This Mystery Novel Trend in The Woman in the Window, by A.J. Finn
Tayari Jones’ An American Marriage has been anointed by Oprah and featured on bestseller lists and critic’s picks. But it’s not without flaws. … More The Pros and Cons of An American Marriage, by Tayari Jones
Until yesterday, the 91st Academy Awards did not officially have a host. The announcement that Kevin Hart will assume the role came exceptionally late compared to other years–perhaps indicative of the conundrum which was the focus of a Hollywood Reporter piece published yesterday (before the announcement was made) entitled “Why Oscar Host Has Become the Least Wanted … More The Catch-22 of Oscar Hosts
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