Book Review: The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty 4 stars out of 5 No big surprise here that I liked this book as much as I did with my love of 20s history and all. The story was centered more around Cora, the chaperone, instead of Louise Brooks. If you want to read about Louise there are plenty … [Read more...]
Book Review: An American Bride in Kabul
An American Bride in Kabul by Phyllis Chesler 2 1/2 stars out of 5 For me, I thought it needed to be fleshed out more. I wanted more detail. More history of why things are this way. Where does it stem from? I'm sure that is a longer book though. She was only there 10 weeks so I don't feel … [Read more...]
Book Review: Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City
Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City by Nelson Johnson 3 1/2 stars out of 5 I don't gamble. I've never been to Atlantic City. I hated Vegas the one time I went. Why did I read this book then? Because I loved the HBO series of the same name. I'm a sucker for … [Read more...]
