Paperback Pirates

An examination of 4 Zen Wisdoms from the second half of Robert Pirsig's book.

A review of the first half of Robert Pirsig's bestseller. Including Best, Worst, Surprise.

Lean On Pete: A Search for Family

An essay on Willy Vlautin's 2010 novel, an American journey story. Named for the horse but not really about the horse, this book follows Charley as he runs from Oregon to Wyoming in search of the family he's never had. Not written explicitly for horse lovers, but an engaging tale with a hero worth cheering for.

Today, we are reviewing the phenomenal Where The Crawdads Sing. We take a look at the ending and contemplate how the ending maintains popular appeal but lacks a certain literary depth. Check out the essay on paperbackpirates.com or chime in with an email to [email protected]

A non-fiction essay about fathers and sons, death, and forgiveness, this is a reflection about the unexpected light that can come in dark times.

An essay addressing an idea at the heart of Gatsby.