Monthly Archives: October 2012

Earlier this week, I made a comment on a friend’s Facebook page in response to a photograph she posted of a hunter sitting in front of a dead wolf. I declared myself an animal rights activist, and stated my concern … Continue reading →

Shine by Lauren Myracle My rating: 3 of 5 stars In the town of Black Creek, North Carolina a high school boy is brutally attacked outside of the gas station where he worked. The attack is considered a hate crime. … Continue reading →

Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones My rating: 4 of 5 stars In Silver Sparrow, Tayari Jones introduces two sisters—Dana Lynn Yarboro and Bunny Chaurisse Witherspoon. What makes this story unique is that one sister knows about the other, while the … Continue reading →