
Griffin Reads – Snuff
In Terry Pratchett’s Snuff, Commander Sam Vimes takes a much-needed vacation to the countryside—only to discover that crime exists even in the most pastoral settings. Read More …
I want to make the world better a better place one story at a time. It’s part of what drives me to write, teach creative writing classes, and work as a freelance editor. But I want to do more to promote stories that uplift, inspire, and entertain readers.
Unfortuantely, with as many as a million new books published each year, it’s tough for a lot of readers to decide what’s worth reading. That’s why I created Griffin Reads.
Inspired by my short story, The Griffin in the Library, I recommend both old and new books that I personally enjoy. Rather than focusing on long reviews, each recommendation includes some key details on the book along with a brief summary, a content guide, and my personal thoughts as a reader.
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Happy reading!
In Terry Pratchett’s Snuff, Commander Sam Vimes takes a much-needed vacation to the countryside—only to discover that crime exists even in the most pastoral settings. Read More …
Deep Storm is a science fiction thriller that follows Dr. Peter Crane, a neurobiologist recruited to investigate a mysterious and dangerous project deep beneath the ocean. Read More …
Shadow of the Hunter is a collection of stories based on Richard K. Nelson’s immersive experiences with the Tareogmiut, an Eskimo community in Alaska. Read More …
The Book of Three, the first volume in Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of Prydain series, introduces readers to the land of Prydain, a fantasy world inspired by Welsh mythology. Read More …
In The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog, humorist Dave Barry crafts a heartwarming and hilarious tale set during the holiday season. Read More …
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward is a horror novel by H.P. Lovecraft, first written in 1927 but only published posthumously in 1941. Read More …
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe continues the misadventures of Arthur Dent and his eccentric companions as they continue navigating a chaotic universe in search of answers. Read More …
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams is a satirical science fiction novel that follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary Englishman who becomes an unwitting traveler through space after Earth is unexpectedly destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Read More …
“The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling is a classic collection of stories that transcend the familiar tale of Mowgli. Read More …
“Pride and Prejudice,” written by Jane Austen, is a beloved classic that tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters in a respectable yet financially strained family in early 19th-century England. Read More …