The Five
Summary Five women living in the Whitechapel District of London were murdered by a person history remembers. However, what about his victims and what led them to their ultimate demise? My Thoughts Mary Ann Nicholes. Annie Chapman. Elizabeth Stride. Catherine Eddowes. Mary Jane Kelly. Do those names sound familiar? What about Jack the Ripper, the Whitechapel Murderer, or Leather Apron? Do those sound more familiar? As a true crime freak, I’m obsessed with serial killers and all the weird, deprived, and truly horrible things they do to their victims. True crime is such a vast and popular genre and such a guilty pleasure for so many people around the world,…
The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History
Summary In Scantron, Pennsylvania, there is an ordinary office with the boring job of being the middleman between paper wholesalers and consumers. However, this office is full of quirky and loveable characters that are both relatable and addicting to watch. This is the story of how the show, The Office, became one of the best sitcoms of the 2000s. My Thoughts This book is a read that is an absolute MUST if you are a fan of NBC’s, The Office or if you are interested in getting into it. I loved this read so much and it was completely fascinating to me from beginning to end. I loved getting a…
Some of My Favorite Memoirs
Memoirs are such a great way to see how someone else lives. They give us a picture of not only their lives, but the cultures and histories around them. Here is a list of some of my favorite memoirs! Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson Summary: In the sequel to Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, Jenny goes on to talk about her insanely hilarious life and finding happiness while she struggles with mental illness. THIS BOOK WAS HILARIOUS. I listened to the audiobook and I was just a happy and active listener to her amazing story. Her memoir was bits and pieces of her very…