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Book Review: Night Shift by Stephen King (Signet 1978)

One of Stephen King’s earlier works, Night Shift (Signet 1978) is a gripping collection of the prolific author’s short stories–emphasis on the “prolific.” However, as the “king of macabre” has proven...

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The History of Sexuality: An Introduction by Michel Foucault (trans. Rober...

In making this blog, I decided and then stated that I would review all and everything book I read, even those that are not new releases, simply to gain writing experience. Literature that would not be...

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Book Review: The Ghost Writer by Philip Roth

It took me a long time to move again after finishing The Ghost Writer by Philip Roth (1979; Vintage 1995). It is one of those books; one of those books in which, somewhere near the end, you begin...

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Book Review: Child of God by Cormac McCarthy

To say the least, a review of Child of God by Cormac McCarthy (1973) should not be written with “S&M” by Rihanna playing the background, but seeing as that music is not mine—and it is a Saturday...

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Review: ’Salem’s Lot by Stephen King

Although Stephen King toys with vampirism in other works, ’Salem’s Lot (Signet 1975) is the go-to vampire novel for King fans, and a solid, though uninspired, read. Favorite King traits are featured,...

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Midterm Season Update

I’ve read so many books since I last blogged, it’s not even funny. I should warn you, these following quick reviews are perhaps even more subjective than usual, if that’s possible. So be prepared to...

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Review: Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino

Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino (Harvest/HBJ 1978, trans. William Weaver) is probably the most gorgeous books I have ever read. (I’m only 22, though, of course.) Like Nikky Finney’s Head Off &...

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