The Sandcastle Empire–Kayla Olsen

I needed some young adult in my life after reading Lolita.  WHOOOOOAAAA what a horrible way to phrase that. And yet I left it so you could read it and be mortified with me and for me.  You’re welcome. Anyway: I love YA novels that have heart. And murder. Lots and lots of murder. AndContinue reading “The Sandcastle Empire–Kayla Olsen”

Slaughterhouse-Five–Kurt Vonnegut

I’m notorious for not liking classics at this point, yes?  This one also joins the 3-star club.  I’m also notorious for just blindly walking into a book instead of reading the dust jacket.  Let me tell you what I thought this book was about. Based off the title alone I thought this was about fiveContinue reading “Slaughterhouse-Five–Kurt Vonnegut”

The Long Hard Road Out of Hell–Marilyn Manson

“What the fuck did I get myself into?” This is the thought that came up the most when I read this book.  Look, I know who Marilyn Manson is. I’ve heard some of his music, I’ve read stories about what the fuck he gets into. I know he has beef with Justin Beiber about someContinue reading “The Long Hard Road Out of Hell–Marilyn Manson”

Kitchen Confidential–Anthony Bourdain

This brass mother effer is hilarious. If you are in any sort of cooking circle then you have heard of this book. He writes about his life and the behind the scenes of working in a kitchen. He even gives some helpful hints and recipes. Just youtube his current show ‘No Reservations’ and you’ll seeContinue reading “Kitchen Confidential–Anthony Bourdain”