Author: elgalv

Goodreads Review: Latvians and Jews: Between Germany and Russia by Frank Gordin

August 18, 2015

Four Star review, originally posted here on May 29, 2015. This book review will be a little more personal than most, so, yeah, I guess you’ve been warned in case that’s not something you feel like reading… This book came into my life at a very appropriate time. I’m Latvian-American, and have been raised with … More Goodreads Review: Latvians and Jews: Between Germany and Russia by Frank Gordin

Goodreads Review: Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War by Tony Horwitz

August 18, 2015

Five Star review, originally posted here on June 26, 2015. Goshdarn this was a fascinating read!!! John Brown was fascinating, his plan was fascinating, the people around him were fascinating, the public reaction to him was fascinating, the political and historical effects of his plan were fascinating, etc. Tony Horwitz is truly gifted at picking interesting … More Goodreads Review: Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War by Tony Horwitz

Goodreads Review: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

August 18, 2015

Four Star review, originally posted here on July 9, 2015. Yes, yes, I am a decade or two late to the party, but I’m finally slowly getting through the Harry Potter books, basically devouring one each time I need a quick easy beach read. My review here is pretty much exactly the same as for book … More Goodreads Review: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Goodreads Review: The Three Musketeers by Alexander Dumas

August 18, 2015

I guess it’s fitting to start my blogging with someone I wrote just this morning!  Here’s an unedited Three Star book review for a beloved classic.  Originally posted here on August 18, 2015. ***CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!*** The devil! Now, it’s been a while since I’ve read a super old classic, and probably an even longer time since I’ve read … More Goodreads Review: The Three Musketeers by Alexander Dumas

Hello world! (that’s what WordPress defaults to for my title and it seems accceptable to me)

August 18, 2015

This is my very first post.  I’m not sure if I’ll stick with this or not, but I’d decided to try to consolidate one place where I can collect all of my writing.  Sometimes that means simple little stuff like reviews from places like Yelp! or Goodreads.  Sometimes that means copy-pasting articles or posts I’ve … More Hello world! (that’s what WordPress defaults to for my title and it seems accceptable to me)