Category Archives: Adult Fiction
Blindness by Jose Saramago
Classification: Fiction Genre: Fiction/Literature Subjects: Epidemic, human nature, loss of sight, civilization and savagery Content to be aware of: graphic violence “You never know beforehand what people are capable of, you have to wait, give it time, it’s time that … Continue reading
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The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera (Book & Film Adaptation)
Classification: Fiction Genre: Fiction/Literature Subjects: Cultural identity, Maori, whales, sexism Ages 12+ “[The whale] is a reminder of the oneness the world once had. It is the birth cord joining past and present, reality and fantasy. It is both. It … Continue reading
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Romance Novels by Judith McNaught
My daughter’s enthusiasm for Valentine’s Day has me thinking about love and love stories, so for the next couple weeks I’ll be reflecting on love and reading. In my teens and early 20s I read and reread Judith McNaught’s historical romances. … Continue reading
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