Being an avid reader, I've always found thoughtfully written book reviews as a great way to discover new reading material. Any voracious reader will be able to discern a worthy book based on how difficult it is to put down. Many of us have had many a sleepless night thanks to a good page-turner. Great writing is that elusive gift a talented writer brings to the page in the form of compelling storytelling. This blog is devoted to the discriminating reader -- the one drawn to the written word through imaginative or well composed stories. Stories may be engaging in a didactic or entertaining way (or both), but no matter what, a good story compels us to continue to read. And, if a story is compelling enough, it can stay with us long after the last page has been read. In fact, isn't that the true mark of a great book? Those that are lastingly impressionable and formative are those we find ourselves more often than not sharing with those around us, inviting through the statement, "Boy, do I have a great book for you!" I hope this blog will serve as a way for readers to discover new books, and perhaps, in the process, find themselves opening up to books they might not have considered reading previously.
Because I enjoy history, the reader of this blog may notice that many of the books reviewed are either historical fiction or historical non-fiction. This is not to say that all the books reviewed here will have their roots in history, but it is worth noting, especially for those who enjoy the written form of the subject as much as I have.
Perhaps American intellectual Charles William Eliot stated it best:
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
Books may inform us, engage us, challenge us, or simply entertain us. No matter what, a good book changes us in even the most subtle ways. We transform our world when we choose to engage in a writer's. This blog will serve as my testament to how the books reviewed have engaged me as a reader. I can only hope that the blog will engage you as the potential, future readers of the books reviewed here.
NOTE: Reviews will be based on a 1-5 stars rating scale.
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