Do you have a bookish babe in your life with an upcoming birthday, special event or Thursday? Might I suggest following in my sweet husband’s footsteps and getting that girl a book?! This amazing read was his pick for an anniversary gift for me. “Aren’t anniversary gifts supposed to be…?” Stop and ask yourself why…… Continue reading Book Review: Bury Your Gays – Heartfelt, Spooky Thriller
Author: Brienne Daugherty
“America Doesn’t Ban Books!”
Happy Banned Books Week! If you’re anything like the many dudebros I recently found in my TikTok comment section you’re already rolling your eyes and preparing a response about how America doesn’t actually ban books. I can practically smell the axe body spray wafting through my phone. This is all because one of my recent…… Continue reading “America Doesn’t Ban Books!”
Book Review: The Groomer by Jon Athan
So this book has kind of built itself a reputation as a rite of passage among the Splatter Punk reader community. I don’t see it typically recommended to normies and that’s understandable. Based on the title and synopsis alone one could assume it would be difficult to stomach the traditional level of gore/gross when it’s…… Continue reading Book Review: The Groomer by Jon Athan
On the Other Side
For the past two months I’ve had the opportunity to serve as one of two anthology coordinators for the 2024 edition of the Ohio Writers’ Association anthology. I was hesitant to take it on because I don’t have much experience but the theme, Should This Book be Banned?, was one that I felt passionate about.…… Continue reading On the Other Side
Book Report: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
I recently decided to start differentiating my thoughts on books into two categories. I’m now doing both book reviews and book reports. Book reviews are spoiler-free reading recommendations with a 1-5 star rating. Book reports are spoiler-filled explorations of themes, characters and questions posed by the author. Click here to read my book review on…… Continue reading Book Report: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
Book Review: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
This is a spoiler-free book review. Check back for my full (spoilers included) book report on The Ax. “There’s nothing out there but me and the competition and I have to beat the competition. I have to. Whatever it takes.” I’ve recently discovered a gift that I was unaware I possessed. Apparently I have the…… Continue reading Book Review: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
briennedaugherty.com 