The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison Winner of the Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize My review: 4 of 5 stars Empathy is a quality I admire and of which I wish I possessed considerably more. Often confused with sympathy which is pity or concern, empathy is more about the ability to walk in another person's shoes. I scored low on the empathy vs sympathy test. The score … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
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Book Review: Wicked Women of the Bible by Ann Spangler
Wicked Women of the Bible by Ann Spangler My review: 4 of 5 stars A year ago, I participated in an online bible study via Faith Gateway featuring the book Wicked Women of the Bible by Ann Spangler. The term wicked in this study is used both literally and ironically (i.e. wicked smart, wicked cool, etc.). I enjoyed following along with the 6 week study. So, recently, I went … [Read more...] about Book Review: Wicked Women of the Bible by Ann Spangler
Book Review: The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon My review: 5 of 5 stars Hopelessly romantic and though-provoking, The Sun is Also a Star is a beautiful read. At first, the staccato rhythm created by the short chapters and varying points-of-view was difficult to follow. Once I caught the flow of the narrative, however, I was hooked. The book manages to be humorous and light while … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Book Review: The Trespasser (Dublin Murder Squad Book 6) by Tana French
The Trespasser by Tana French My review: 4 of 5 stars Tana French knows how to engage the reader and tell a good story. The prose is rhythmic. The voice feels authentic. In The Trespasser, French again demonstrates her skill at getting insider her characters' heads and understanding their psychology and motivations. In this Dublin Murder Squad book, however, I found the … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Trespasser (Dublin Murder Squad Book 6) by Tana French
Book Review: Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter
Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter My review: 5 of 5 stars Vassa in the Night begins with a folktale about Night that is instantly engaging and mysterious. Porter makes brilliant use of personification and imagery throughout the book. Vassa, the teenage heroine, is intelligent and snarky with great appeal. Vassa in the Night is whimsical, humorous, dark, lovely, fanciful … [Read more...] about Book Review: Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter