We all know appearances can be deceiving and that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but we still do it a lot more than any of us would like to admit. In this both funny and touching page-turner, Sourcebooks’ author Krista Van Dolzer shares how twelve year-old David learns this lesson. Veronica is… Read More Book Review: ‘Don’t Vote for Me’ by Krista Van Dolzer
Let’s start this review with some harsh honesty. Heroes started as a fantastic show. The acting, the directing, the pacing and, most importantly, the story – they were all brilliant. Unfortunately, like a shooting star, Heroes has lost something major in its last two seasons that it is still trying to recapture in its fourth.… Read More Book Review: Heroes: An Insider’s Guide to The Award-Winning Show by Various Authors
In anticipation of an interview with the lovely Jennifer Niven, I am reposting the review to her amazing new book, All The Bright Places, which is getting much deserved love on the New York Times Best-Selling list. Congratulations, Jennifer! There are books that capture you; there are books that make you dream; there are books… Read More Book Review: ‘All the Bright Places’ by Jennifer Niven
The three words that instantly popped into my head a mere couple of pages into this book were heartbreaking, poignant, and important. Shelley Sackier has created a likable and relatable character in Opal and used her to tackle an important and pervasive issue: our relationship with our bodies in an era where processed, fatty, salty,… Read More Book Review: ‘Dear Opl’ by Shelley Sackier
I like a book with depth. Most often than not, a book with depth is also packed and long. The Fashion Academy, by Sheryl Berk and Carrie Berk, combines depth with a light, spry, and short narrative, leaving a lot of room for the reader to build their own understanding of the lessons learned by… Read More Book Review: ‘The Fashion Academy’ by Sheryl Berk and Carrie Berk
From Sahar’s Reviews’ Vault The events that marked Iran at the end of 1978 and the beginning of 1979 still haunt it today. As recently as last week, yet another of the many demonstrations that started after the June 12th election demanded the same thing the demonstrations back in 1979 asked for: change. This makes… Read More Book Review: 44 Days: Iran and the Remaking of the World by David Burnett
From Sahar’s Reviews’ Vault Author Ripley Patton’s debut novel, Ghost Hand, is the first installment of the PSS Chronicles, which captured me from the first page and was very hard to put down, even briefly. A fast-paced young adult paranormal thriller, it managed to pack together tense moments, action packed sequences, the sweet beginnings of… Read More Book Review: Ghost Hand, by Ripley Patton
From Sahar’s Reviews’ Vault Every once in a while, I read a book that, when finished, leaves me content, happy and wrapped in a warm cocoon of happiness. Sieni A.M.’s debut novel, Illumine Her, was just this kind of book. Capturing me from the very first pages, it took me on a wonderful journey to… Read More Book Review: Illumine Her, by Sieni A.M.
From Sahar’s Reviews’ Vault During seasonal breaks, fans of shows can be seen doing many things to get over the emptiness of their weekly television slot. And while many fans hate them, I for one love hiatuses because they give me a chance to touch base with fellow fans to discuss in more depth than… Read More Book Review: Fringe Science: Parallel Universes, White Tulips, and Mad Scientists, edited by Kevin Grazier
The third edition of a round-up of my husband’s book reviews on Sahar’s Reviews is not as much as a round-up as, well, just one review of a book that I also read and enjoyed just as much as he did. Borna rated Monsieur Linh and His Child (by Philippe Claudel) 5 out of 5… Read More Sahar’s Reviews Presents: Borna’s Monthly Book Roundup Number 3