Review: "The Ocean at the End of the Lane," by Neil Gaiman
If there is a scale for enjoyment of a book that goes from 1 to 10, I give this short novel a 10+++++++++. I cannot remember enjoying a...
Review: "Unbroken," by Laura Hillenbrand
This remarkable tale of survival through war has been written about extensively since it was published. Through the heights of Olympic...
Review: "American Born Chinese," by Gene Yang
This is an engaging graphic novel that combines fantasy and realism in a comic book format. This piece delivers on all levels. For any...
Review: "The Five Weapons," by Jimmie Robinson
In my series of graphic novels borrowed from the Oxford High School library I came upon this little gem which is an expanded comic book...
Review: "A Visit from the Goon Squad," by Jennifer Egan
Jumped into this book because it won the Pulitzer a few years ago. The structure of this book is somewhat different, but not wholly...
Review: "A Light In The Ruins," by Chris Bohajlian
I don't usually read these types of books, simply because I don't read many mysteries. Or let's say none. But I picked it up and...
Review: "The Meaning Of Human Existence," by E.O. Wilson
This was one of the best books that I have read in a very long time. Essentially, a series of essays trying to elucidate the title, there...
Review: "Tomboy - A Graphic Memoir," by Liz Prince and "This One Summer," by Jil
These two graphic novels I picked up in the OHS library. I love graphic novels in general for their immediacy and interpretation of...
Review: "My Book Of Life by Angel," by Martine Leavitt
In my continuing pursuit of the wave of YA books I asked the librarian at Oxford High School for several recommended books which he did...
Review: "Boy 21," by Matthew Quick
In my attempt to keep up with YA writing I read this book at the recommendation of the OHS librarian. This book failed on most levels....