When I started the Amazon/Goodreads 100 Must-Read Books in a Lifetime list in January of this year, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Skimming the titles, I recognized several, either because I’d already read them or they were the commonly-used books in films about high school or college—you know, the “coincidental” book the protagonist is … Continue reading Lifetime Reading List Review, Part 1 – 2020
I’ve worked in theater for nearly a decade and minored in Elizabethan Culture in college, but when it comes to William Shakespeare, I’ve never described myself as a fan. Generally, I think this is because I’ve yet to see most of Shakespeare’s plays onstage. Of course, when in showbusiness, I’ve often had to read a … Continue reading Book Review: Macbeth by William Shakespeare
I have mixed feelings about Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (see those here), but if I focus on the story itself rather than it’s printed-rather-than-performed presentation, it’s a little easier to sort through them. At its core, I think Romeo and Juliet contains one of the most profound lessons the human race has yet … Continue reading Book Review: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
The Pensive Bookworm 