Monthly Archives: May 2020

Reading Well: The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

I had never read Carson McCullers‘ The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter (1940), which is sort of a shameful admission, right? Now, I have; and if you haven’t read it yet, you should, too. There are a few things to … Continue reading

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Reading Well: Educated by Tara Westover

Educated (2018) is in the same broad genre as Hillbilly Elegy, a tale of an individual’s struggle to move beyond the context and control of their family of origin. It shares many of the same strengths and weaknesses. On the … Continue reading

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Reading Well: The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie

I’ve written about Ann Leckie‘s science fiction before on Reading Well. Her initial trilogy was a lovely surprise, and a fresh take on the space opera genre, and her follow-up was quite strong, hinting at her staying power as an … Continue reading

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