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A Writer and His Reading
Category: Historical Fiction
Thoughts on Two LGBTQ Pride Reads
Like A Love Story Abdi Nazemian’s young adult historical fiction novel, Like A Love Story, is the fourth LGBTQ-themed book I’ve read this month. Like the others, it has not disappointed. Every good coming-out-story, like every good coming-of-age story from Little Women to The… Continue Reading “Thoughts on Two LGBTQ Pride Reads”
Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva
“A good biography tells us the truth about a person; a good story, the truth about ourselves.” Where to begin with this charming little historical fiction novel, based on the life and work of one Mr. Charles Dickens? I’m told that, “to begin at… Continue Reading “Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva”
The Outsiders, The Godfather, and A Little History
In this fourth “potpour-reads” post, I put together some thoughts on three classics, including two works of fiction and one of non-fiction. The first fiction classic is classified by Penguin as a “modern classic” and is sometimes categorized further into “young adult,” although I… Continue Reading “The Outsiders, The Godfather, and A Little History”
Zan-Gah by Allan Richard Shickman
Zan-Gah is a prehistoric adventure tale of young Zan, a tribal boy and twin brother, who earns his name “Zan-Gah” after fearlessly slaying a dangerous lioness and, in the eyes of the local clans, proves himself a hero and future leader. The book spans… Continue Reading “Zan-Gah by Allan Richard Shickman”
