BOOK REVIEW: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Having finally finished Anna Karenina after 5 long months, I needed my next book to be something short.  A friend recommended Of Mice and Men.  A classic and only 112 pages, it was just what I needed and I’m glad I read it.ABOUT THE BOOK (From Amazon):They are an unlikely pair: George is “small andContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck”

BOOK REVIEW: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

At Christmas time last year I made a pact with a family member to read two chapters of Anna Karenina every day (5 days/week) to finish it in approximately 5 months.  I had tried to read this book when I was in college, but couldn’t get into it at that time. This time, I almostContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy”

BOOK REVIEW: Anna Karenina (Part VIII) by Leo Tolstoy

It’s hard to believe that this day has finally come!  I can now say proudly, “I have read Anna Karenina!”  If you’ve been following my blog you know I have been reviewing each section of the book along the way, and there are 8 parts total – each approximately 100+ pages.  I am going toContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: Anna Karenina (Part VIII) by Leo Tolstoy”