Author Archives: Nate Chamberlain
Heartbreak Hotel by Deborah Moggach
Heartbreak Hotel is a recent work by Deborah Moggach, author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, set to release in paperback in January of 2016. Heartbreak Hotel was my first experience of Deborah Moggach. I listened to the audiobook while … Continue reading
Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman
I first heard of Orange is the New Black when season one came to Netflix. I wasn’t aware it was based on a true story or that there was a book out there telling the tales. I had watched the … Continue reading
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez
After their daughter Maribel suffers a near-fatal accident, the Riveras leave México and come to America. But upon settling at Redwood Apartments, a two-story cinderblock complex just off a highway in Delaware, they discover that Maribel’s recovery–the piece of the … Continue reading
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Puberty, improv, breastfeeding, oh my! Lately as I would traverse the town by foot, I would hurriedly put my headphones in and prepare myself for a few solid laughs before reaching my destination. No headphones, no problem. I’d put my … Continue reading
Follow You Home by Mark Edwards
Follow You Home was a surprising find for me. I borrowed this Mark Edwards novel from Amazon as my book of the month. You can do the same with an Amazon Prime membership, or if you have a KindleUnlimited membership … Continue reading
Finders Keepers by Stephen King
After having read the prequel Mr. Mercedes, I had my doubts that a sequel could rival it. I was pleasantly surprised. Before reading any description, I assumed we’d pick up where we left Bill Hodges and Brady Hartsfield. Bill in … Continue reading
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
As a fan of Stephen King, I jumped right into Mr. Mercedes as soon as it was delivered to my doorstep. I wasn’t disappointed whatsoever. In fact, I struggled finding a stopping point because I would become so engrossed in … Continue reading
Zoo by James Patterson
Zoo was my first novel by James Patterson. I began reading it with high expectations due to the sheer volume of books he cranks out so frequently. I have to admit, though, I was disappointed in Zoo. Patterson’s Zoo has … Continue reading
Time and Again by Jack Finney (Time Series, Book One)
Time and Again is the first of two books in Jack Finney’s Time Series. I added it to my “To Read” list after finishing Stephen King’s 11/22/63 and seeing his reference to this book as “THE great time-travel story.” I … Continue reading
The First Bad Man by Miranda July
The First Bad Man by Miranda July is an emotional storm detailing Cheryl Glickman’s experiences during a difficult and wonderful time in her life. Cheryl, never married and without children, is a baby-obsessed later-middle-aged woman and I absolutely loved her. … Continue reading
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