I was at a bookstore browsing Halloween books and spotted A Halloween Scare in Chicago. I was instantly drawn to it since my kids really enjoy books that feature the city. (Our favorite is Larry Gets Lost in Chicago, which I highly recommend.) Unfortunately, I was rather disappointed with A Halloween Scare in Chicago although I … Continue reading “Halloween Scare in Chicago” book has scary little to do with Chicago
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Reading The Circle by Dave Eggers made me want to puke. My nausea was not induced by graphic violence or other gross descriptions. I was sickened by Eggers' detailed descriptions of a dystopia that felt too real. The Circle is not about your typical dystopia where water, gas, and other resources are scarce and people kill … Continue reading Book review: The Circle by Dave Eggers made me want to puke (in a good way)
I googled myself. Inspired by boredom and narcissism I not only googled my current self, but I googled my former self. I googled my maiden name. I didn't expect to see anything I didn't already know about: old theatre reviews, my master's thesis, my sole IMDB credit. Instead, I was shocked to find that I … Continue reading How I became an Amazon ebook author without knowing it
The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy by Violet Blue is an important book for all women to read, especially those who are active online using social media and other websites. The book explains the risks associated with sharing personal information and describes how you can protect your data and yourself. The book also gives advice on what … Continue reading “The Smart Girl’s Guide to Privacy” is a must read for women online
Kim Z. Dale 