Rating: 5/5 I watched the film Paris, Texas last week for a film class as my first introduction to the German filmmaker Wim Wenders. I was struck by the way the American Southwest was captured in all of its beauty - something I think only a foreigner with reverence for open spaces could have done.... Continue Reading →
The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
Rating: 4.5/5 “The how of Pooh?” I read this entire little book in one sitting. It’s short, sweet, and revealing. Benjamin Hoff uses an engaging and passive style of conversation between the reader and the Pooh’s cast to reveal more about The Way and how it applies to our everyday life. “While Eeyore frets,And Piglet... Continue Reading →
The Ocean at The End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Rating: 4.5/5 I love Dan Brown. His books are intriguing and interesting, but it’s no secret that they all follow a formula. This makes his novels predictable, yet enjoyable (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing if you want a guilty pleasure book). Neil Gaiman, on the other hand, brings something new to every one of... Continue Reading →
Desert Discord by Henry D. Terrell
Rating: 5/5 Wow. What an incredible book. Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. “Desert Discord” is about so much more than just a young violinist with long hair. It delves deep into the homophobic culture of the 1970s, and provides some thoughtful, deep, and mournful revelations about a time I can’t... Continue Reading →
