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Reading: Top Books of 2021
This year resulted in an amazing library of books. I was able to read approximately 35 titles this year and they did not disappoint! Authors like Margaret Atwood, Hernan Diaz, Hemingway, and Shirley Jackson to name a few… Here is my top 5 for the year and some honorable mentions in their respected genres (Fiction,…
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Book Review 8: Surrealism
“Monsieur Pain” by Roberto Bolaño Short Summary: This novella, by the late Chilean Novelist Roberto Bolaño (author of 2666 and Distant Star), is a dark and mysterious thriller that bends the rules of storytelling. A truly remarkable work of fiction that challenges the reader and their ability to understand both the atmosphere of the book…
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Book Review 6: The Art of Observation
“Upstream” by Mary Oliver Short Summary: This collection of essays is a wonderful glimpse into the mind of Oliver, who was undoubtedly one of the greatest poets and writers of our time. Upstream is one of the last books Oliver published before her passing in 2019, yet her playful curiosity and childlike imagination seeps onto the…
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Reading: Genre, Mimicry and Willingness
Writers: What Books Should You Be Reading? I am hoping that this blog post will be helpful for writers and readers! I wanted to take a moment to discuss how I choose which books to read. For a lot of people the process for picking out their next book is quite simple and could include:…
OSCAR H. WHITE 