Bucket's Reviews

It can be hard to know where to start with Chomsky. I mean, seriously, how many books can a guy write? But fear not! Profit Over People is my official selection for the Chomsky-curious. Slim, straight-forward, and brimming with his trademark intellectual-teddy-bear-ness, this book should be on every radical's shelf, fledgling or otherwise.

Don't be fooled by the god-awful cover! This is journalism at its most astute. Orenstein casts a keen and humorous light on the disturbing new "princess" culture. Think pink is an innate obsession for tiny females? You might be interested to learn how much the Disney Corporation comes into play. Ew.

The author of The Men Who Stare at Goats has brought us another unexpected journey, this time into the madness industry. Part mystery, part research project, Ronson’s latest will change the way you view insanity, handing out equal parts entertainment and intrigue as he explores the relationship between madness, deception, and power.

I’ll admit it: I was unfamiliar with Karen Joy Fowler before picking up this collection. But as I quickly found out, she is not a writer you need much time to warm up to. Her stories pulled me in with an immediacy and curiosity I rarely experience. Fowler sprinkles just enough details to keep the reader constantly engaged. While I was always happy where I ended up, really, I would have followed her anywhere.