Neither is a masterpiece, but “The Art of Racing in the Rain” film changed one key plot point from the book, which helped elevate the overall story. Does that make it better than the book?
White Fragility – Robin DiAngelo
An important tool in helping white people understand and challenge their own misconceptions about race in Western society.
Flashback Reviews: Beartown & Us Against You
A flashback book review from 2019, and perfect for Pride Month as the “Beartown” series by Frederik Backman features an amazing gay character, Benji Ovich, who is instantly relatable to those of us that participated in sports growing up.
Are the Movies Better? A Hunger Games Retrospective
With the release of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” The Avid Listener debates if the film series was better than the source material.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – Suzanne Collins
This Hunger Games prequel serves as a decent queue-up to the original series, but the President Snow baggage does make it difficult to connect with him the same way you could with Katniss and crew.
8 Books to Read and 1 to Avoid for Pride Month
Get ready for a social distancing-approved Pride month celebration by diving into these eight books.
The Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger
A classic that explores the struggles of mental illness — even though that may not be what you get out of it.
Can You Really Listen to An Audiobook And Multi-Task?
Can you multi-task and listen to an audiobook? Yes, but it takes some practice. Here’s a few tips to get you started.
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires - Grady Hendrix
An over-done nostalgia trip with weak character development and more internal than vampiric strife.
The Heart’s Invisible Furies – John Boyne
A decades-spanning examination of a completely unremarkable life faced with remarkable situations.