Assorted Christmas Movie Binge, Year 3: Not Even Trying Anymore

It’s that time of year again; time for terrible movies that capitalize on a religious holiday while dropping all mentions of religion! A few years ago, I decided to start ranking supposed Christmas movies on how “Christmasy” they actually were. I repeated the exercise a couple years later. I recorded my results and analysis in … More Assorted Christmas Movie Binge, Year 3: Not Even Trying Anymore

Goodreads Review: Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum

Four star review, originally posted here on November 24th, 2024. Ah, good, reliable Anne Applebaum. Why do I keep reading her when everything she tells me is absolutely terrifying? I’m not entirely sure. I think it’s because she somehow still sounds calm and somewhat positive while telling me about how the entire world is burning … More Goodreads Review: Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum

Goodreads Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Three star review, originally posted here on November 23rd, 2024. Dude, I don’t know. I just don’t know what to make of this book. Just… sigh… huh? This is my second time attempting to read a Neil Gaiman book (first was American Gods) that, at first blush, SEEMS like it should be right up my … More Goodreads Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Goodreads Review: The Life of Josiah Henson: An Inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom by Josiah Henson

Five star review, originally posted here on November 23rd, 2024. I decided to read this book after visiting the Josiah Henson museum in Maryland (museum review coming soon at helgawithouttheh.com.) I had never heard of this guy before, but a friend recommended the museum and I had some time to kill, so I popped in. … More Goodreads Review: The Life of Josiah Henson: An Inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom by Josiah Henson

Goodreads Review: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Four star review, originally posted here on November 23rd, 2024. Uh oh. Confession time: I fell behind on my book reviews and am trying to catch up on them all now. I remember having a lot of thoughts about this book, and yet… my memory is already pretty fuzzy. But here’s what I do remember…Hurston’s … More Goodreads Review: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston