As a teenager, my sister and I were dragged to Chicken Pizza (that's what the tour guide called Chichen Itza and he thought he was hilarious) by my mother. I thought it was a wasted day away from the pool and sun of our resort in Cancun, but it turned out to be a fascinating... Continue Reading →
When the Lights Go Out by Mary Kubica
Now: Jesse's world is in turmoil. Her heart is broken when mother dies of cancer, and her sanity follows as insomnia won't let her mind rest. Money is tight with funeral expenses and she is forced to look for a new place to live. And when a credit check is required, clues start to reveal... Continue Reading →
The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King
1978… “It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor, Would you be mine? Could you be mine?” 2018... “It’s Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood a land of make believe, Won’t you ride along with me (ride along..)” In my own childhood, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood was beamed through the aerial antenna on the... Continue Reading →
Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear by Kim Brooks
Small Animals by Kim Brooks explores daunting questions about modern parenting through the author's personal experience and research. How are we judged as "good" parents and our children as successful while considering issues of race, gender, and socioeconomic status? How are we moved by the status games and the parenting competitions we play while scrolling... Continue Reading →
Haven: Tales of The Aftermath Book 2 by Adam Roberts
Haven is set several years after the action of Shelter, the first book in The Aftermath series. It's almost essential to read Shelter first in order to understand the social and physical effects of the Sisters asteroids on the English countryside. The first book spends more time discussing the various factions that have risen up... Continue Reading →