Maury's Updates

Maury is 44% done with 2001

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:40:49 -0700

Maury is 44% done with 2001.

Maury is currently reading '2001: A Space Odyssey'

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:36:27 -0700

Maury is currently reading 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke

Maury added 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:10:38 -0700

Maury gave 5 stars to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Paperback) by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a truly wonderful book, and I regret waiting so many years to finally read it. It’s funny, touching, and filled with unforgettable characters and moments. Some of the language can be tough by today’s standards, but when you consider when it was written, you make accommodations—and it would be a real loss to miss out on such a classic because of it. Twain’s storytelling is brilliant, and this book easily earns its place as one of the great American novels. Highly recommend!

Maury is 50% done with The Adventures of Huckleb

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:31:30 -0700

Maury is 50% done with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Maury is currently reading 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:11:00 -0700

Maury is currently reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Maury added 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:10:38 -0700

Maury gave 5 stars to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Paperback) by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was such a great read—I honestly regret waiting so long to pick it up! It’s full of charm, humor, and adventure, and I enjoyed every bit of it. Mark Twain’s storytelling is timeless, and the characters feel real and alive. From fence-painting schemes to river escapades, it’s just a fun and satisfying book all around. Highly recommend it to anyone who hasn’t yet taken the time to enjoy this classic.

Maury is currently reading 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:47:52 -0700

Maury is currently reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Maury added 'Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries'

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:23:43 -0700

Maury gave 5 stars to Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries (Paperback) by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Church History 101 is short, well-structured, and does exactly what it sets out to do—give a clear overview of the key moments in church history. Ferguson and the co-authors hit the top highlights without getting bogged down in too much detail, making it easy to follow and informative. It’s a great starting point for anyone wanting a quick, reliable summary of how the church developed through the centuries. Overall, a very good and worthwhile read.

Maury added 'Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts'

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:04:24 -0700

Maury gave 3 stars to Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts (Paperback) by Billy Hallowell
Playing with Fire presents some interesting stories and observations from a journalistic point of view, and I appreciated the effort to explore the topic seriously. However, the book lacked a clear message or conclusion. Hallowell shares a lot, but never really takes a stand or offers firm biblical grounding. I was also disappointed that two of the voices he quoted repeatedly are people I personally consider unreliable or false teachers. I really wanted to enjoy this more, but in the end, I wasn’t sure what the main takeaway was supposed to be.

Maury added 'Hamlet'

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:05:29 -0700

Maury gave 1 star to Hamlet (Paperback) by William Shakespeare
Hamlet is one of those works that seems to be praised more for its legacy than its actual impact as a story. It wasn’t the language or the Shakespearean style that bothered me—I just didn’t find the plot all that compelling. For me, it felt like it was trying too hard to be profound, and in the end, it came off more disjointed than enthralling. I know it’s a classic, but sometimes I think we convince ourselves we should like something because it’s famous, not because it truly resonates. Personally, I didn’t enjoy it, and I’m okay being in the minority on that.