Tired of waiting for the next Game of Thrones book to come out? Then take the rape and torture down a couple notches with The Kingkiller Chronicle series by Patrick Rothfuss. This yet-to-be-finished fantasy trilogy now consists of The Name of the Wind (2007) and The Wise Man’s Fear (2011), with the final installment still… Continue reading Harry Potter For Grown-Ups: A Review of The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss
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Book Review: Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham
By Pixie I must preface this by saying, since the show Girls debuted on HBO, I have watched it, often confused myself, as to why I was watching it, but even more so, why I liked watching it. If my oldest friend was asked to compile a list of shows he’d expect me to like,… Continue reading Book Review: Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham
Campus Book Rentals: Saving You Bucks So You Can Spend Them On Tuition
I didn’t graduate from college toooooooo long ago, but I sure wouldn’t want to be a freshman these days. Let’s take a look at some stats: When I left Westconn in 2007, the tuition and fees for one semester (in-state) was a around $2,400, and the on-campus housing was a little over $3,000 – so,… Continue reading Campus Book Rentals: Saving You Bucks So You Can Spend Them On Tuition
Aww…I Read a Book!
A Facebook friend posted a link on my page – Atheists Feel Awe, Too. It’s a familiar notion. When Diane Nyad swam to Cuba and subsequently ended up on Oprah, the atheist world was set afire when Winfrey declared atheists did not feel “awe” or “wonder.” Now, as an atheist myself, I wondered what… Continue reading Aww…I Read a Book!
Poetry Up Your Ass
The title says it all, folks. These are two of many poems I’ve written that are directly inspired by my favorite metal albums. Both of these works pertain to a particular album, and their words derive from that album’s lyrics, cover art, atmosphere, mood, pretty much anything I could grab from the music. Think… Continue reading Poetry Up Your Ass
Book Review: Alex Skolnick’s Geek to Guitar Hero
Alex Skolnick, the talented lead guitarist of thrash metal band Testament and jazz band The Alex Skolnick Trio recently wrote an autobiography Geek to Guitar Hero. He begins with his childhood where he talks about his challenging upbringing in an academic family, his rise to fame with Testament, and his independent journey towards becoming an… Continue reading Book Review: Alex Skolnick’s Geek to Guitar Hero
The Cape of Death
A short piece from an upcoming collection tentatively titled Violas and Violets. The phenomenon weeps in the city by the water. A veil; a blackness overtakes them all. Shadows blotch the streets, every window is eclipsed. Every face drapes in the burden. Every single skin withers in the last moments of this detrimental living.… Continue reading The Cape of Death