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The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
As is always true of a book of essays and as something I NEVER seem to learn, this book would be better digested essay-by-essay instead...
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The Children's Crusade by Ann Packer
My first thought upon reading this book: HOLYSHITIAMTHEWORLDSBESTMOTHER!!! So while this book was a nice little boost for my self-esteem,...
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You Deserve a Drink by Mamrie Hart
You Deserve a Drink by Mamrie Hart This bitch, this bitch right here... she's my spirit animal. Mamrie Hart, for those of you living...
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Howl by Allen Ginsberg
Read my review here! #howl #allenginsberg #jackkerouac #ontheroad
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The Sweetheart Deal by Polly Dugan
To start off, if you haven't done so already, please read my Q&A with Polly Dugan. That will give you a pretty good glimpse into what I...
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The Sweetheart Deal by Polly Dugan : Q&A with the author!
We're going to do something a little different here today at Black, White & Read Books. I was recently contacted by Little Brown &...