The Pearl by John Steinbeck

Of Hope and Disillusionment (A Book Review of John Steinbeck’s The Pearl) Although February is a few days over, I’m still on the last stretch of reading John Steinbeck’s works, the previous month’s featured Author of the Month. As a …

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

Afflict the Comforted, Comfort the Afflicted (A Book Review of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath) If it can be said that a work of literature has the potency to afflict the comforted and comfort the afflicted, then I believe …

The Red Pony by John Steinbeck

Steinbeck’s Got a Hold in Me (A Book Review of John Steinbeck’s The Red Pony) It all started on a lazy Sunday afternoon, a day I presume to be just like any other. However, what made it a little bit …

When Luck Comes Knocking Once Again

Lady luck seems to have left my side whenever I do book hunts these past few days, I said to a good friend via chat yesterday, and every trip to Booksale during the previous weeks yields nada. Seeing the same …

February’s Eureka Moment!

A few days ago, just as February is getting underway, I found myself clueless, fumbling about who will I chose for the Author of the Month feature. At this early stage I never anticipated that I’ll encounter this blind spot …

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

The Darkness of Man’s Heart (A Book Review of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies) (Author’s note: I’m giving you a fair warning—Spoilers be within.) I believe there’s always the proper time when a book is meant to be read. …

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Paradise Loss (A Book Review of John Steinbeck ‘s Of Mice and Men ) The early 1930s was a time of poverty, homelessness, and pain in America. Families were breaking apart. Violence in the form of labor strikes and an …