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“The Office Of Historical Corrections” is a Necessary Critique of the Current Moment – Chicago Review of Books

Book ReviewsNovember 17, 2020 by Ian MacAllen

[ad_1] Danielle Evans’s second story collection, The Office Of Historical Corrections, draws on the current zeitgeist with provocative narratives examining race, female friendship, and privilege. The collection concludes with a novella by the same name dealing with both our present obsession with truth and the historical legacy of racism. Women carry this collection, and the … Read more

What I’m Reading: Emily Neuberger

Book BuzzNovember 17, 2020 by Abbe Wright

[ad_1] Emily Neuberger’s debut novel, A Tender Thing, is the perfect novel for anyone missing live theater, or who loves historical fiction…which, is most of us, I think. It centers on Eleanor, a young ingenue who leaves home to audition in an open casting for her favorite production. She ends up catching the eye of … Read more

Skyward Book Review | Candice Jarrett

Book ReviewsNovember 19, 2020November 17, 2020 by Candice Jarrett

[ad_1] Rating: ★★★★★ Title: Skyward Author: Brandon Sanderson Non-Spoiler Book Review WOW. just… WOW. This wasn’t a book. This was an experience. Skyward is a heart-pounding adventure that will make you feel like a star fighter. I was completely swept up in this incredible world and colorful characters. I laughed out loud. I worried. I smirked. I … Read more

War Girls: The Recap – Penguin Teen

Book BuzzNovember 17, 2020 by Reads A Lot Editor

[ad_1] Diving into Rebel Sisters by Tochi Onyebuchi this week? We’ve got you covered with our recap of what happened in the first book in the duology, War Girls! Then: 2172 As War Girls begins, the future is a time of strife. Civil war rages between Nigeria and the fledgling Republic of New Biafra. … Read more

A Love Letter to Capitalism in “Singular Sensation” – Chicago Review of Books

Book ReviewsNovember 17, 2020 by Keith Contorno

[ad_1] Michael Riedel writes his sequel to Razzle Dazzle kicking off where he ended with his well-received history of Broadway. Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway carries on in a similar way as this first book. Both books mention, and seem to be influenced by, William Goldman’s The Season: A Candid Look at Broadway (1969). … Read more

RIF’s Favorite Reads of November 2020

Book BuzzNovember 17, 2020 by RIF Editorial Team

[ad_1] In this chaotic month of November, we want to share some of our favorite reads to help you escape, stay grounded, self-soothe, or anything else you need. From books about the meaning of thanks and our human need for community and food, to romances that will cocoon you in cozy winter wonderlands to inspirational … Read more

Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meye – Book Review

Book ReviewsNovember 19, 2020November 17, 2020 by Candice Jarrett

[ad_1] Rating: ★★★★★ Title: Midnight Sun Author: Stephenie Meyer Book Review Midnight Sun is a fantastic addition to the Twilight Universe that I didn’t know the world needed. I read the entire Twilight series for the first time in 2019, so I’m hardly the typical fan, but I remember thinking at the end of Breaking … Read more

5 Reasons SUPER FAKE LOVE SONG is going to be your new jam

Book BuzzNovember 16, 2020 by Reads A Lot Editor

[ad_1] Super Fake Love Song by David Yoon, author of Frankly in Love, hits shelves THIS TUESDAY. We are obsessed with this book, and here are just a *few* reasons we think you will be too! 1. Punny names via GIPHY Sunny Dae? Grey Dae? Cirrus?! We are obsessed. 2. Lovable nerds via GIPHY Sunny and … Read more

Soylent Capitalism in “Kraft” – Chicago Review of Books

Book ReviewsNovember 16, 2020 by Taylor Griggs

[ad_1] Soylent, the nutrient-packed, colorless meal replacement drink, was introduced to the American public in 2014 after a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign proved people just don’t want to waste precious time and energy eating anymore. When Rob Rhinehart, Soylent’s inventor, was working on a technology startup in San Francisco, he started to see buying, cooking … Read more

Judge Dee and the Limits of the Law

Book BuzzNovember 16, 2020 by Lavie Tidhar

[ad_1] No vampire is ever innocent… The wandering Judge Dee serves as judge, jury, and executioner for any vampire who breaks the laws designed to safeguard their kind’s survival. This new case in particular puts his mandate to the test. 1. The sun had long set over the distant mountains, and the night … Read more