Review: Lamb

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Ti

Lamb By Bonnie Nadzam (Other Press, Paperback, 9781590514375, September 2011, 288pp.) The Short of It: Stunning and dangerous with sharp, rusted edges. The Rest Of It: David Lamb is no stranger to hardships. His marriage failed miserably and he’s just buried his father. While taking a moment after the funeral to gather his thoughts, eleven-year-old [...]

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Review: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Ti

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running By Haruki Murakami (Vintage, Paperback, 9780307389831, August 2009, 192pp.) The Short of It: An interesting peek into the mind of Haruki Murakami. The Rest Of It: The first thing that I simply must say about this book, is that you do not need to be a [...]

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Review: The Secret Lives of People in Love

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Ti

The Secret Lives of People in Love By Simon Van Booy Short Stories (single author) (Harper Perennial, Paperback, 9780061766121, March 2010, 208pp.) The Short of It: Lovely and quiet. The Rest of It: This collection of short stories was sent to me some time ago. I can remember the day clearly. It arrived, I plunked [...]

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Review: 1Q84

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Ti

1Q84 By Haruki Murakami (Knopf, Hardcover, 9780307593313, October 2011, 944pp.) The Short of It: 1Q84 is a literary mash-up of epic proportions. The artistry of the writing will impress Murakami’s die-hard fans, but I suspect that he will gain a whole new following with this one. The Rest of It: On a busy expressway, Aomame [...]

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Review: The Night Circus

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Ti

The Night Circus By Erin Morgenstern (Doubleday, Hardcover, 9780385534635, September, 2011, 400pp.) The Short of It: This novel reminds me of everything wonderful. It’s dreamy, visually stimulating and a real treat for the senses. The Rest of It: There is a certain excitement that builds when a circus comes to town, but this is a special [...]

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