A Body With a Soul

A blog about books, writing and other things

Aug 25, 20213 min read

Review (sort of): The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks

Terry Brooks is not a bad writer. Let's get that out of the way right from the get-go. Yes, he should probably still be paying some kind...

Dec 27, 20202 min read

Review: Boom Town by Sam Anderson

Every once in a while you come across a piece of writing or art that feels like it was created just for you. For me, Boom Town was that...

Dec 15, 20202 min read

Review: The Pioneers by David McCullough

In The Pioneers, McCullough, perhaps best known for his books John Adams and 1776, traces the lives of several of the early settlers of...

Feb 10, 20194 min read

My Favorite Books Read in 2018

Yes, it's February 2019, but better late than never! 2018 was an uneven reading year for me. I enjoyed many of the 41 books I read over...