The Selfish Gene: A Review
This was a tough (but rewarding) book to read. As a former archaeology student, the basis of this book changes the way we view evolution. Dawkins is a good writer, if a bit dry. He tries his best (and usually succeeds) in making complex genetic/evolutionary points easier to understand. I won’t get into the details of the book but the basis of …
Something Borrowed, A book review
Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin My rating: 4 of 5 stars My sister asked me to read this book, insisting that it wasn’t what I would expect. Well, my sister was right! I took one look at this book, and wrote it off as boring chick lit. Instead I found myself quickly drawn into the story. This book, which is …
Hunter: A short story by Wil Wheaton
A few weeks ago, Wil Wheaton tweeted about a short story he wrote and was offering as an Ebook online. He tested out the ‘pay what you want’ model linking Google Checkout/Paypal to the webpage and then allowing the download. The price ranges from free to whatever you decide to pay. The book is offered in several eBook formats and …
The Hunger Games: A review
The Hunger Games: A review The Hunger Games ( A trilogy) by Suzanne Collins Not too long ago I began hearing buzz for a series called ‘The Hunger Games’ on Twitter, Facebook and from my friends. After hearing extremely positive reviews I downloaded the book to my Kindle and decided to read it for myself. The book has been called dystopian …