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Dec 113 min read

What Jennifer Franklin's If Some God Shakes Your House Taught Me About Poetry and Persona Poems

Explore how Jennifer Franklin's work deepened my understanding of persona poems. Discover insights on poetry and persona you can use today.

Dec 83 min read

From the Bookshelves: A Hush at Midnight (book review)

Discover the captivating world of 'A Hush at Midnight' in this in-depth review of this mystery that has many layers!

Dec 24 min read

From the Bookshelves: Pralines and Creamed (cozy mystery book review)

This story has all the hallmarks of a great cozy mystery—an idyllic small town, lovable side characters, and a central gathering spot...

Oct 313 min read

From the Bookshelves: Sleeping with Ghosts (book review)

"Sleeping with Ghosts takes us on a journey through past loves, family ties, and those little moments that somehow stay with us. "

Dec 5, 20232 min read

From the Bookshelves: some blue, a little spur

In the collection some blue, a little spur (Uncollected Press, 2023), poet Kris Falcon delves deep into the human psyche...

May 22, 20232 min read

From the Bookshelves: Sometimes Only the Sad Songs Will Do

There is a paradox that has confounded philosophers and scientists for centuries: While we don’t like being sad, we are drawn to sad art....

Jan 23, 20232 min read

From the Bookshelves: Pretend I'm Dead

Every once in a while, a book comes along that grabs me by the throat and won’t let go. Pretend I’m Dead by Jen Beagin is one of these....

Dec 27, 20223 min read

From the Bookshelves: Gordo

Gordo is California author and artist Jaime Cortez’ debut short story collection, set in and around the Watsonville area (full...

Nov 28, 20223 min read

From the Bookshelves: Burn Fortune

You know when you get to the last page in a book, finish reading, then turn immediately back to page one and start again? That’s the...

Mar 11, 20213 min read

From the Bookshelves: The Mapwalker Trilogy

Delightfully dark, fast-paced fantasy thrillers! I’ve read this J.F. Penn's nonfiction and most of her other fiction (Arkane series,...

Nov 29, 20204 min read

From the Bookshelves: Crypt of Bone (Book 2 in the ARKANE series)

I read Stone of Fire, Book 1 in the ARKANE series some time ago and enjoyed it as a quick action thriller. The premise of the series by...

Nov 18, 20203 min read

From the Bookshelves: Book Reviews and Reading Update

Happy Wednesday! The middle of the week can feel slow - at least to me! To help me power through, I often turn to books. There's...

Mar 10, 20207 min read

A Visit to Heaven... with a Quick Side Trip to Hell

Fiction Review: Fall from Grace Note: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. My review is detailed, so if you...