Tag: buddy read
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Book Review: Blitzed by Norman Ohler
The idea of Adolph Hitler on high doses of drugs doesn’t change the perception of the evil he embodied, but the idea that drugs might have been commonplace in the homes of the German people explains a lot about (or at least part of) why he was able to dominate them with his radical ideologies…
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Book Review: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
I’ve been curious about B.K. Borison’s books, but First-Time Caller is the first I’ve picked up. Not being a spice reader, I admit to skipping those scenes, but the story surrounding those moments made for an enjoyable read…
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Book Review: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
I’ve seen the Disney movie, I’ve seen two different productions of the musical, I’ve watched Peter Pan Goes Wrong, and I’ve watched/read other movies and books that retold the story, yet until now, I’d never actually read the source material. I have to admit, I’ve liked many of the other versions/adaptions better…
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Book Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
This series has caught my eye for a while, especially when the movie came out. I’ve been hesitant to pick it up because I’m not typically one for the horror genre. I joined a buddy read which gave me the push I needed to read it…