by JeriWB Guest | Sep 11, 2017 | Writing Tips
This guest post on a handful of classic books on writing will undoubtedly jog your memory of the many books on writing you have happened upon over the years. I amassed quite a collection in my graduate school days, and when I make a trade at the used book store, I...
by Jeri Walker | Jun 12, 2017 | Book Reviews
The first half of 2017 hasn’t turned up any literary gems I’ve fallen in love with, but nonetheless I managed to read a few books I’ve enjoyed. As for the titles like Hillbilly Elegy, it’s still possible to take away important points even...
by Jeri Walker | Jun 13, 2016 | Book Reviews
Where does the reading time go? Back in January, I posted some Tips on Finding More Reading Time. I still have half a year to meet my yearly goal of 50 books. Eons ago, when I fancied myself a book blogger, the reviews I wrote for titles such as Fifty Shades of Grey...
by Jeri Walker | Nov 18, 2013 | Book Reviews
Tom Ripley would rather be anyone but himself. The Talented Mr. Ripley, Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thriller published in 1955, presents the reader with a sociopath protagonist the reader can’t help but sympathize with. Lucky for Tom, the perfect... by Jeri Walker | Oct 7, 2013 | Book Reviews
Amidst Traffic: Provoking Wonder The twenty short stories in Michel Sauret’s collection Amidst Traffic explore the ways people grapple with faith. Readers seeking stories with a heavy dose of christian-infused themes will not be disappointed. Those who prefer...