Dan Dan The Art Man

In this 85th episode, I review Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Listen to hear why even though this is a book I never thought I would have been interested in, it was one of the best most well written books I've ever had the pleasure to read. I'm glad an old friend recommended it to me. Play or download the . mp3 Buy "Purple Hibiscus" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Hibiscus-au...

In this 84th episode, I review Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. Not only did I really enjoy this fun and easy to read urban fantasy, but my kids are HUGE fans of the series. I've spent most of my audible credits on the books in this series for them lately! Play or download the . mp3 Buy "Keeper of the Lost Cities" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-Lost-Cities-Shannon-Messenge...

In this 83rd episode, I review My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok. This is one of the most well written books I have ever read. Have a listen to hear why the pose was so magical and the journey with the young artist Asher Lev was so fantastic. Play or download the  .mp3 Buy "My Name Is Asher Lev" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Name-Asher-Lev-Chaim-Potok/dp/1400031044 Haunted House Flipper...

In this 82nd episode, I review The Wizard's Butler by Nathan Lowell. He's one of my favorite authors. Listen to hear why I loved this great departure for him into a modern tale set in a great low fantasy low steaks urban fantasy. If you like this, you'll also love his cozy Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels! Play or download the . mp3 Buy "The Wizard's Butler" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-Butl...

In this 81st episode, I review The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie. Have a listen to hear why I liked this classic detective novel which kicks off the series and why the audiobook was so great! Play or download the . mp3 Buy "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-Affair-Styles-Hercule-Classics/dp/1734452595 Check out the author's website: http...

In this 80th episode, I review On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson. Check this episode out to hear why I loved this book because of how it was so different from many other books. When a cool author with similar interests to me writes a book he would love to read, it works out really well for me too. Kids will also love this book! Play or download the . mp3 Buy "On the Edge o...

In this 79th episode, I review The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Listen to hear why this book definitely held up to all the hype for me. Extremely well written, and a great choice by the author to go with the uncommon first person present tense format. A high quality read! Play or download the  .mp3 Buy "The Hunger Games" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Games-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp...

In this 78th episode, I review Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. This book surprised me. Listen to hear why I loved the way it slowly revealed the magic in the world and why I'm excited to read the next book in the series. Play or download the  .mp3 Buy "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Miss-Peregrines-Home-Peculiar-Chil...

In this 77th episode, I review The Catcher in the Ry by J. D. Salinger. Though not for everyone, and not the kind of book I would typically read, listen to hear why I loved this one! Play or download the .mp3 Buy "The Catcher in the Rye" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Catcher-Rye-J-D-Salinger/dp/0316769177 Check out a couple of my novels: Haunted House Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-Ho...

In this 76th episode, I review The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. I read this book to check out one of the founding pulp detective novels. Though there are some things to beware of reading this book today, it was a great read and very well written. Listen to hear my thoughts on the book, and some other thoughts on reading older literature in general, reading the works that inspired your favorite a...

In this 75th episode, I review Shadows of the Highridge by Jay Swanson. This prequel novel to Jay's incredible "Into the Nanten" was amazing. It was a thrilling fantasy story, but what stood out to me the most was the authentic and superb dialog. Play or download the .mp3 Buy "Shadows of the Highridge" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Highridge-Jay-Swanson/dp/0983469997/ Check out the aut...

In this 74th episode, I review "Destroyer" by Chris Fox, and its sequel "Void Wraith." These books are everything I was looking for in a Science Fiction novel and then some! Listen to the reviews to hear why. Also, they're the first and second in a series of six books, so when you enjoy the book, there will be more for you to read after. Play above or download the  .mp3 Buy the Books on Amazo...

Happy Halloween! Hey guys! It's been years since I've released a short story! I am so excited to be doing this again! I have also started podcasting my book reviews. If you liked the story, please buy a copy of the eBook and leave a review on Amazon. That would really help me out! Story Summary: Running from his problems, Cody accidentally stumbles on the abandoned old Blackwood mansion. It's been...

In this 73rd episode, I review Into The Nanten - The Record of My Exile by Jay Swanson. It was my favorite book of 2016 back when I reviewed it. It started as a real-time live blog with journal entries. There is amazing artwork that goes with it, and an outstanding audiobook! Play or download the  .mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Into-Nanten-Record-Exile-Season/dp/B013ZEDRN...

In this 72nd episode, I review The Chimera Sequence by Elliott Garber. This book was rich in action, cosmopolitan characters, science and medicine, and touching scenes. It's about a group who risk their lives to fight off evil men while trying to save a special group of gorillas. The audiobook was amazing. The narrator nailed every accent and his narration was spot on. Download the . mp3 Buy the B...

In this 71st episode, I review the classic novel A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle. It's easy to see why these great stories have been made into so many movies and TV shows. They're great! Listen to hear why I love Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's writing so much and why this first book in the series is special. Download the . mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: A Study in Scarlet Check out the late author...

In this 70th episode, I review classic novel Black Beauty. I was surprised by just how much I loved this heartwarming story. It has some great moral lessons, touching stories, and you learn a ton about horses. It really made me feel like I knew the characters, even though most were horses!    Download the . mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: Black Beauty Learn more about the author: https://en....

In this 69th episode, I review Wrong Side of Hell by Sonya Bateman. Listen to hear why I loved the book for it's amazing magical world, characters who had to give their all to accomplish their goals, and a little about my upcoming debut novel "Haunted House Flipper." Download the . mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: Wrong Side of Hell (The DeathSpeaker Codex) (Volume 1) Check out the author's website: ht...

In this 68th episode, I review Lost Stars by Claudia Gray. Listen to hear why I loved the deep emotions and amazing world building in this book. It's one to read if you're a STARS WARS fan, young adult literature fan, both, or neither and you're just looking for a good book. I know you'll love this one. Download the . mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: Star Wars Lost Stars Check out the author's website:...

In this 67th episode, I review Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. Listen to hear why I loved reading this book to my kids. The writing was gorgeous, the story was well crafted, and the topic of death was covered in a beautiful way for all audiences. I can see why this book is a classic. Download the . mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: Charlotte's Web Learn more about the late author: https://en.wikipedia.or...

In this 66th episode, I review The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith. Listen to hear why I thought this book was really great for some reasons, and not that great for others. I loved the characters and the ending. I liked it enough that I will be reading the next one in the series, but the middle was just boring for me. Download the . mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran S...

In this 65th episode, I review The Heart Thief by S. Lee Benedict. Listen to hear why I thought this book was a fantastic combo of supernatural thriller meets coming of age meets police procedural. It was so good for so many reasons and the second book in the series is out now to so check this one out! Download the . mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: The Heart Thief (The Rhapp's Barren Triptych Book 1)...

In this 64th episode, I review The Giver by Lois Lowry. Listen to hear why I thought this book was one of the most interesting books I've ever read. The changing story world pulls you in as you discover things are not what they seem. Download the . mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: The Giver (Giver Quartet) Check the author's website: http://www.loislowry.com/ Music Attribution: Music by Kevin MacLeod a...

In this 63rd episode, I review Storm Front by Jim Butcher. Listen to hear why I thought this book was such a fun read. Moody, dark, full of awesome magical detective work that had me on the edge of my seat, scared, and laughing my head off all in the same book. Download the . mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: Storm Front (Dresden Files) Check the author's website: http://www.jim-butcher.com/ Music Attri...

In this 62nd episode, I review Looking for Alaska by John Green. Listen to hear why I thought this book was amazing for its brilliant writing and authentic coming of age narrative. I'm a sucker for coming of age stories and this one really got to me. I loved it. Download the . mp3 Buy the Book on Amazon: Looking for Alaska Check the author's website: www.johngreenbooks.com Music Attribution: Music...