Reading Time: 2 minutesReview: The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown Overview and Pacing The Secret of Secrets is the sixth installment in the Robert Langdon series. While it jumps out of the gate quickly like the previous books, the story itself feels distinctly different. The novel starts with Langdon perceived as a bit of…

Reading Time: 2 minutesOrigin by Dan Brown Overview and Pacing This is the fifth book in the Robert Langdon series, and yes—we’re back to the fast pace that makes your heart race. Honestly, this one gave me a bit of the willies. The eccentric futurist Edmond Kirsch instantly made me think of Elon Musk (if…

Reading Time: 3 minutesOverview and Pacing This is the fourth book in the series, and wow—it pains me to say this, but it was a very frustrating read compared to the others. The first ten pages moved quickly, and I thought, great, we’re back to the familiar pace of book one. But then it slipped…

Reading Time: 5 minutesA Monumental But Accessible Biography Before you dive into this book—and I highly recommend you do—you should approach it as a project. At over 900 pages, it’s a massive work, yet it absolutely does not read like a dry history textbook. Ron Chernow, one of the finest biographers of our time, tells…

Reading Time: 2 minutes📖 The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown Overview and Pacing This is the third book in the series. The core theme remains thriller and mystery, though the pace is somewhat slower and the setting is more government-focused. It’s a fantastic read with strong characters, featuring more analysis and problem‑solving through dialogue. The…

Reading Time: 2 minutes⚾ A Review of Calico Joe by John Grisham This is a great book by John Grisham and a very fast read; I completed it in a day and a half. It tells a powerful story of bitterness, regret, and ultimate forgiveness. I like when fiction really speaks to the topic in…

Reading Time: 2 minutes📖 Review: The Da Vinci Code Overview and Pacing As the second installment in Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon series, The Da Vinci Code follows in the footsteps of Angels & Demons and delivers an equally compelling reading experience. It is a fast-paced, highly entertaining thriller that is difficult to put down. However,…

Reading Time: 2 minutes😴 A Sleepless Review: This Thriller Stole My Weekend I inhaled this book in four days. Frankly, the only things that stopped me from reading it in two were pesky biological necessities like sleeping, eating, and the occasional trip to the bathroom. Seriously, this book was that good! Most books take 10…

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Start of World War I: Key Players, Plans, and Failures The historical account “The Guns of August” by Barbara W. Tuchman focuses on the first month of World War I (WWI). It is considered one of the best-documented understandings of the war’s opening and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1963. What…