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The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny by Steve Kaplan My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is phenomenal if you're interested in writing humor. (Also likely helpful if you're acting, directing, or doing stand-up, but those aren't my focus.) I...

The Scavenger's Daughters by Kay Bratt My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 stars(Very minor possible spoilers.) There is one word that comes to mind regarding this book: inoffensive. The story moves incredibly slowly, the problems are mundane, and the most interesting thing...

Ex-Heroes by Peter Clines My rating: 5 of 5 stars (Very minor possible spoilers.) I loved this book. It was a super (haha) creative premise, and the execution of the story was brilliant. The concept of "now" vs "then" is such a great way of giving just enough...

Kept: An American Househusband in Paris by Gregory E. Buford My rating: 5 of 5 stars The second of Buford's memoirs, it's just as enjoyable and humorous as the first. This one featured a good deal more history, but that's not a detractor - the recap of history was...

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a fantastic book. It was raw and emotional - I definitely cried a few times. I loved the various perspectives of the characters as well as the epistolary style of some of the sections. Jones does a...