Book Reviews from a Nerdy Knitter
Published: November 17th, 2020 Pages: 464 Format: eBook ARC Tags: 20th Century, Diverse, Historical Fiction, LGBTQIA+, Multiple POV, Mystery, PoC, Romance, Supernatural/Paranormal, Young Adult | Synopsis from the Publisher | A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all … Continue reading These Violent Delights | ARC Review
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei (co-writer), Justin Eisinger (co-writer), Steven Scott (co-writer) & Harmony Becker (artist) Synopsis: From Goodreads: A graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself. Long before George Takei braved … Continue reading They Called Us Enemy | Mini Review
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler Published February 6 1939Tags: Murder-Mystery, Fiction, Crime, Noir, Detective StoriesFormat: Physical copy (Library)Pages: 231 | Synopsis From the Publisher | A dying millionaire hires private eye Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two troublesome daughters, and Marlowe finds himself involved with more than extortion. Kidnapping, … Continue reading The Big Sleep Reviewed || Ok, But Not My Cup of Tea
Iron Cast by Destiny Soria Published October 11th, 2016Tags: 20th Century, Diverse, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ+, Magical-Realism, Multiple PoV, Crime, PoC, Race Issues, Twenties, Urban Fantasy, YAFormat: Physical Book, Library CopyPages: 384 | Synopsis From the Publisher | In 1919, Ada Navarra—the intrepid daughter of immigrants—and Corinne Wells—a spunky, devil-may-care heiress—make an unlikely pair. But at … Continue reading Iron Cast Reviewed | My New Favorite Thing
The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera is the story of a young girl in New Zealand who longs to make her grandfather proud. Ihimaera is a New Zealander and of Maori and Anglo-Saxon descent. Synopsis From Goodreads: Eight-year-old Kahu, a member of the Maori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, … Continue reading The Whale Rider Reviewed | 2.75/5 Whales
The Gallery by Laura Marx Fitzgerald The Gallery by Laura Marx Fitzgerald takes place in the roaring '20s and follows the life of a young girl who goes into service with her mother and the mystery she uncovers along the way. The novel feature real-life historical events and many famous figures. Synopsis: When Martha gets … Continue reading The Gallery Reviewed | 4.25/5 Paintings
The Miseducation of Cameron Post By Emily M. Danforth The coming of age story of a gay teenager from a small town. The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth is about a teenager, Cameron Post, who is beginning to discover her sexuality in a small town in Montana. The book has won several … Continue reading The Miseducation of Cameron Post Reviewed
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