Rereading a novel can bring different expectations from when you first read it over twenty-five years ago. This is the case with Face of An Angel by Denise Chavez. Face of an Angel tells the story of Soveida Dosamantes, a waitress at El Farol Restaurant in the...
Marion’s 25 April Fools Day Sale!
by MHill | Mar 31, 2020 | Marion's Favorites, Writing
Happy April Fool's Day! However, this is no joke. I know that a lot of people are stuck at home due to the COVID-19 (AKA Coronavirus) Pandemic. First of all, I hope everybody that reads this post remains safe,...
Do You Have A Reader Prejudice Towards A Popular Author?
by MHill | Apr 16, 2018 | Marion's Reading Life Blog
I had a reader prejudice against Stephen King for a long time. I don't know why. Prejudice does that. I have several reasons or rationalizations for my reader prejudice towards King. One of them was because I did not like to read anything scary. However,...
Wisdom From Kammbia 4.6: Diversity Reading Challenge
by MHill | Feb 1, 2017 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
As January ends and we head into February, I was issued a reading challenge. For African-American History Month, I must read and review one novel from an African-American Male author and one novel from an African-American Female author. I have chosen for my male...