Jenny Blenk

Reader ~ Writer ~ Reviewer

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Reading Challenge

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Before this year, I have never had to consciously set reading goals for myself. It was always something that I did for both education and ...
Monday, January 25, 2016

The Reading of "Lot 49"

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If you've looked into postmodernist literature at all, odds are good that you've run into the name of author  Thomas Pynchon . And...
Saturday, January 9, 2016

Inspiration From Haruki Murakami

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For those of you not familiar with Haruki Murakami , he is a Japanese writer cherished for his lyrical, surreal writing and its insights i...
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Best Books of 2015

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It's hard to believe 2105 is drawing to a close. Of course I find myself saying that every year. Perhaps this time is especially diffi...
Monday, December 21, 2015

Book Review: "Ms. Marvel" by G. Willow Wilson, Adrian Alphona and Jacob Wyatt

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Of the wide variety of comics that I've read for class this past fall quarter, superhero comics have by far been my favorites. The she...
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

TED-Ed Vernacular Lessons

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Readers, I have a confession to make: I am a TED junkie. Studying English (or any other subject, really) is a commitment to that one subjec...
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Black Girls Matter: A YA Reading List

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The dearth of diverse Young Adult books both featuring minority characters and written by minority authors has been especially evident lat...
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Jenny Blenk
Jenny is a bibliophile living in Portland, Oregon, where she is currently earning her Masters degree in English. She enthusiastically recommends her new favorite books to anyone who will listen. If you'd like to quote any of the reviews you read here, please first contact Jenny for permission.
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