Sometimes you can listen to an author explain what made them write a novel and it changes your mind about reading that book. This was the case for A Wizard of Earthsea, the first book of Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. Leguin. I recently watched the documentary called...
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 64: Memoir From Antproof Case by Mark Helprin
by MHill | Nov 23, 2020 | 2020 Book Reviews, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Mark Helprin has written two of my favorite novels: Winter's Tale (In my top 5 novels) & A Soldier of the Great War (In my top 20 novels). I had been looking forward to reading another Helprin novel for a long time. I remembered when Memoir From Antproof Case came...
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 63: The Practice by Seth Godin
by MHill | Nov 21, 2020 | 2020 Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Books, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Seth Godin is becoming one of my favorite public thinkers. I read his blog daily and listen to his podcast, Akimbo, as often I can. Also, I have read several of his books like Tribes, Permission Marketing, and This Is Marketing. He's had a pulse on the business...
Marion’s Favorites: Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Documentary
by MHill | Nov 19, 2020 | Marion's Favorites, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
I just finished watching a documentary on Ursula K. Le Guin, the great writer of Imaginative and speculative fiction. I know that Le Guin has categorized and championed herself as a science fiction and fantasy writer. After watching this documentary, I get why she...
Marion’s Favorites: Wes Montgomery
by MHill | Nov 13, 2020 | Marion's Favorites, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
I had a good discussion recently with my friend about classic jazz. I mentioned that Wes Montgomery is my favorite when it comes to that genre of music. However, when it comes to classic jazz Wes Montgomery does not get mentioned in the same discussions as Duke...
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 62: The Ancient Child by N. Scott Momaday
by MHill | Nov 10, 2020 | 2020 Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Books, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
I have shared many times on this blog I read for story, characters, setting, and what an author is trying to say about life. Story is my reading language. I don't put down many books once I read them. However, if there's no story, I'm out as a reader. I will admit...
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 61: Binti: The Night Masquerade by Nnedi Okorafor
by MHill | Oct 31, 2020 | 2020 Book Reviews, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
How do you as reader feel after reading the last book in a trilogy? Do you wish you can continue in that fictional world? Are you glad it's over? Or are you still trying to process what you read? I will admit that last question in the previous paragraph is where I'm...
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 60: Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older
by MHill | Oct 22, 2020 | 2020 Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Books, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
What if your family tried to keep their connection to a powerful magic away from you? What happens when you find out that your family is connected to that magic for years? Sierra Santiago learns about her family's connection to a powerful magic in Shadowshaper by...
Reading Envy Podcast 203
by MHill | Oct 21, 2020 | Marion's Favorites, Reading Envy/Jenny Colvin, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Reading Envy Podcast with Jenny Colvin is one of my favorite book podcasts I listened to on a regular basis. Jenny is a book lover and talks with a variety guests about the latest books they have read. Episode 203 got released today and it was my second time on the...
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 59: How To Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz
by MHill | Oct 17, 2020 | 2020 Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Books, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Podcasts have become my other favorite platform for content alongside books. I can listen to a podcast on various subjects and the long form interview from 30 minutes up to 2 hours is an excellent way to go deep on a topic. The Dave Chang Show is one of my favorite...