The book: “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card Suggested for: Anyone who likes intelligent science fiction and plans on seeing the movie this fall. Clog rating: While Berkeley is full of intelligent people, some of whom may have even skipped a grade or two, there is nothing quite like the Read More…
The book: “The Wild Things” by Dave Eggers Suggested for: Anyone who loves the children’s book and wishes to add depth to the beloved story. Clog rating: “The Wild Things” by Dave Eggers came to be through one of the most confusing lines of conception: This full-length novel is based Read More…
The book: “Paper Towns” by John Green Suggested for: Anyone who enjoys excellent reading and a moving story about discovering yourself and how to understand those around you. Clog rating: Regardless of how many years you are now removed from it, there are very few of us who don’t Read More…
The book: “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” by Patrick Suskind Suggested for: Anyone who is looking for a psychologically enveloping novel that makes you sympathize with the murderer (for once). Clog rating: Upon viewing the title of this week’s novel, “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer,” some assumptions can Read More…
The book: “The Year of the Flood” by Margaret Atwood Suggested for: Anyone who enjoys both pre- and post-apocalyptic stories in the same novel. Clog rating: Everyone knows that there are countless stories about the end of human society and what would happen in its aftermath. To find one that Read More…
The book: “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline Suggested for: Anyone who loves video games and would love to know what it’s like to basically live within one. Or anyone who appreciates 1980s pop culture references. Clog rating: While books are our virtual reality of choice, video games provide a Read More…
The book: “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Tracy Chevalier Suggested for: Anyone who is a fan of the painting and would be interested in a fictional story of its inception. Or anyone who likes art history in general. Clog rating: There are a few paintings that almost anyone who Read More…
The book: “American Gods” by Neil Gaiman Suggested for: Anyone who is interested in various types of mythology and how they have been translated in modern America. Or anyone who can appreciate some worthwhile plot twists and confusing character development. Clog rating: While mythology is an interesting subject for most Read More…
The book: “Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers” by Mary Roach Suggested for: Anyone who finds research of dead bodies particularly fascinating. Or anyone who would like to learn some science nuggets without being bogged down by a plethora of technical mumbo-jumbo and boring numbers. Clog rating: When science Read More…
The book: “Eleanor & Park” by Rainbow Rowell Suggested for: Anyone who wants to remember what it’s like to be innocent and discover a new and exciting relationship Clog rating: Most of us are so caught up in the constant stress and complications of college life that dating becomes just Read More…
