Monthly Archives: January 2021

Book Review: Ripper: The Secret Life Of Walter Siekert

Posted on January 20, 2021 by nathanalbright

Ripper: The Secret Life Of Walter Siekert, by Patricia Cornwell Quite a while ago I read the previous book that the author had written, the prematurely and unfortunately titled “Case Closed,” and this book basically falls in line with the … Continue reading →

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In Defense Of Bad Novels: Part Two

Posted on January 19, 2021 by nathanalbright

In order to better understand the purposes and worth of literature that one might have several grounds to disparage and criticize, it is worthwhile to point out some of the ways that people seek to compare different types of literature. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Further Observations Of Lady Whistledown

Posted on January 19, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Further Observations Of Lady Whistledown, by Julia Quinn, Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins, and Mia Ryan One of the most telling aspects of this particular book is the way that the four couples in this book are so dependent on … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lady Whistledown Strikes Back

Posted on January 19, 2021 by nathanalbright

Lady Whistledown Strikes Back, by Julia Quinn, Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins, and Mia Ryan This book is made up of four romance novellas, and as a cooperative story there are definitely a great deal of common threads shared throughout the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: An Offer From A Gentleman

Posted on January 19, 2021 by nathanalbright

An Offer From A Gentleman, by Julia Quinn The Bridgerton series has been known for its problematic portrayals of sexuality, and this book is no exception to that. This is lamentable, because although the heroine of this story is admittedly … Continue reading →

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In Defense Of Bad Novels: Part One

Posted on January 18, 2021 by nathanalbright

Yesterday, as I write this, I had a conversation with someone at church about some of the books I have been reading recently and I commented that I was disappointed with some novels that I had read by an author … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Because Of Miss Bridgerton

Posted on January 18, 2021 by nathanalbright

Because of Miss Bridgerton, by Julia Quinn One of the cliches that is often a truth is that our families are often a great burden to our success in love and relationships. Yet it is also true that we are … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lionel Richie

Posted on January 17, 2021 by nathanalbright

Lionel Richie, by Teresa Koenig This book suffers a bit because of the question of timing. When the book was written, Lionel Richie was one of the most popular artists in the music world, having moved from a successful career … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bryan Adams

Posted on January 17, 2021 by nathanalbright

Bryan Adams, by Bryan Adams If there is one thing that this book does particularly well is to demonstrate the aesthetic sense of Bryan Adams in a visual sense. This is not a book that has a strong narrative sense … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tina Turner

Posted on January 17, 2021 by nathanalbright

Tina Turner, by Judy L. Hasday Does knowing someone’s life better make you appreciate their work more? That is the sort of question that one has after reading this very short book that nonetheless tells a lot about the ups … Continue reading →

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