reviews

Mary Laura Philpott as Portable Therapist Author: Mary Laura Philpott In her outstanding sophomore collection of essays, Mary Laura Philpott has established herself as a relatable, wise, and exceedingly empathetic voice of Generation X. In fact, I would like to shrink Philpott down to pocket-size so I can pull her out whenever I feel the pressing need to consult with someone who gets it. “It” referring to the angst we feel over not being able to protect our loved ones. “It” referring to the act of raising little kids who turn into teenagers and then (sob) college students. “It” referring [...]

A Generational Story of Evil Author: Anne Rice There are generations of witches and behind them is one insidious entity, carefully gathering power and information, who rules them all. Rowan Mayfair knows nothing of her history, of the being that has crafted it. She knows only that she is adopted as an outcast from her people, sworn to never go back to her roots, to never ask questions. She knows that she has a strange power, one that has life in it but also much death. She knows that she has killed and that she is trying to repent. Meanwhile, Michael [...]