I rarely jump on the pop culture event of the moment. I have always waited for the event to die down or choose something out of the mainstream. However, when I found out about the Dark Tower Movie starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey as foes. I was intrigued...
Book Review 92: Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
by MHill | Oct 2, 2016 | 2016 Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Books, Marion's Favorite Duologies, Octavia Butler
There has not been a novel that caused such discomfort, challenge my assumptions, or made me defensive while reading like Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. It is the sequel to Parable of the Sower and continues Lauren Olamina's quest to create a new religion,...
Book Review 80: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
by MHill | Mar 5, 2016 | 2016 Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Books
In the eighty reviews I have posted to this website, I have read and reviewed only one book that has garnered major pop culture attention, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. For some unknown reason, I have not gravitated towards those kind of books. However, I received...