Coming of Age in a Cult: The Girls, by Emma Cline
“There was so much to destroy.” Every reader knows the sensation of getting really excited by the idea behind a book, then finding the execution is totally meh. When it … Continue reading
The Worst Books I Read in 2016
Now that we’ve gotten the best books I read in 2016 out of the way, let’s do the unpleasant business, shall we? If you follow me at all, you probably … Continue reading
The Best Books I Read in 2016
There’s a common theme in the best books I read in 2016: oppression. Perhaps that isn’t so surprising in a year where the country seemed to take a giant leap … Continue reading
My 2017 Reading Goals: New Year, New Reading Challenges
I’m not a big believer in New Year’s resolutions, but recently I’ve seen a lot of reading-based annual goals that got me thinking. I really like the idea, but haven’t … Continue reading
What is the Best Picture of the 1970s?
The 70s are known for being perhaps the best decade of filmmaking. Certainly the most daring and revolutionary. Cinema was in a rapid state of flux: to simplify things, the old … Continue reading
Rising China and the Dashed American Dream: The Wangs vs. the World
“Every immigrant is the person he might have been and the person he is” Charles Wang left China for the American dream and made it big. He’s been living it … Continue reading
Sweetbitter, by Stephanie Danler: Book Review
“I wanted to say, My life is full. I chose this life because it’s a constant assault of color and taste and light and it’s raw and ugly and fast … Continue reading
