Book Reviews

I'm a book addict.

 I've reviewed books, both for Amazon and BellaOnline, which editor gig I gave up to focus on my own writing. There's now a new editor for my spot, and my prior reviews are listed as "guest reviewer."

The Bella link I've provided above is one I wrote for All Over But the Shoutin' by author Rick Bragg. I love his writing. I'd have to say, if I wanted to write like anybody, it would be Rick Brag

The reason I like Rick Bragg so much is because he illuminates the story of the back-country space he grew up in, the dire poverty and circumstances. He leaves nothing out. When you read his books, you "know" who this man is. Bragg' books rest on my bookshelves They're too good to get from the library because I don't want to take them back.

Another of Braggs' bests is Ava's Man, the story of his grandfather. My husband has recently read this--it's a good man's read. I can't recommend a lot of my books to my husband, but this one was a sure bet.

I love memoirs, as you can see, but not all of them. They have to keep me turning the pages like good fiction.


For instance, I devoured The Liars' Club by Mary Karr. Excellent. Her others were not nearly as spellbinding as the Liars' Club.

Another juicy tale is The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls. A horrifying story that leaves you wondering if people actually live like the author describes

 All of these and many, many other books inspire me. They're stories of people gone on to success and rewards. I'm all about inspiration.

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