Silk & Serif

I’ve always found it difficult to review debut novels due to their very nature. A debut novel is the first glimpse we have of a new author in what is - usually - an unpolished work. I find it incredibly difficult to review any book because it takes skill and patience that I will never hope to achieve in my life time. Authors pour their heart and soul into each work, and while reading is an entirely subjective activity, when it comes to reviewing, the reader is judging a work of personal art. Reading The Rush's Edge, I was reminded why debuts are often regarded as ... Continue Reading...

I'll preface this review by saying I knew absolutely nothing about bones. I could tell you that it’s the hard stuff that holds our bodies vertical, that they sometimes break but eventually heal and it’s where our red blood cells come from, but beyond that? Nothing. Bones is a book that is for the initiated and uninitiated alike, although granted the initiated will find that 90% of the content of this book is remedial. The book is divided in three sections: what are bones and what do they do, what happens when bones ‘go bad’ and what innovations have we developed to ... Continue Reading...

The Doors of Eden is a tome at over 600 pages, but is written so beautifully that is doesn’t feel like 600 pages. It was a delight to read. I had a really difficult time writing this review. I wrote and rewrote my review before taking a break and then make this final attempt. My review doesn't do this book justice and some aspects of the book I found had my opinion waffling over whether this was a Very Good Book or just A Good Book. In the end, regardless of my struggles, the crux of this review is: Its a worthy read and you wont be sorry you read it! This is my ... Continue Reading...