As 2014 winds down, I’ve been looking at the list of books I’ve read this year (though not all were published in 2014). And as usual, I’m mortified that I can’t remember anything about many of them. Some of the titles don’t even ring a bell. But there are several standouts, and today I will mention the chronological first, Andrea Barrett’s Archangel. I have been a big fan of Barrett’s writing from the very beginning. She is a recipient of the MacArthur “genius” award and of the National Book Award for fiction. Continue reading →

This site is in the fledgling stage. My first post of substance will probably be a review of the new movie Unbroken because I am fascinated with the ways in which stories of prisoners of war are told. I admired Laura Hillenbrand’s book and am curious to see how it has transferred to the big screen.

Subsequent posts will contain movie and book reviews as well as ruminations on writing and publishing.

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