My book list seems to grow endlessly, akin to Russian Vine, as my own mortal coil tapers off. Amidst this overwhelming collection of literature, I found myself irresistibly drawn to Martin Amis’ “Money,” despite my limited time for such indulgences....
Opening Melissa Broder’s ‘Milk Fed’ was akin to embarking on a journey. A journey where I found myself staring at a mirror that reflected parts of me I had carefully hidden away. I found my personal struggles mirrored in the character of Rachel, who,...
Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander is a literary masterpiece that captures the essence of historical fiction, time-travel, romance, and adventure. It is a book that has left readers enthralled, frustrated, angered, and loved in equal measure. At the heart of the story...
by Jon Biddle Okay, so when you read books in the genre that you yourself write in – partly for your own reading entertainment but for a bit of research, this book has a plethora of fodder to use. If you think I’m screwed up, you need to read Kepler’s books....
by Jon Biddle Okay, so this isn’t a regular book for me to read. It’s a bit left-wing socialist kinda a book about how the world should react in the face of aggression. As a veteran, I resolve action with action. Attack is the best form of defence, right? Well, as...
by Jon Biddle I’m a fickle reader and a writer, and there are few books that come across my desk that make me want to stop everything and read. Well, this one one of those books. No, I might be a tad biased and I won’t apologies. The Sharpe series was and still is my...