The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Nuttall’s cottontail, the common garter snake, wild lupine and pioneer violet are all native Palouse species.

Book Review: My Favorite Nature Books

ISABELLE BUSCH, Evergreen reporter, columnist September 8, 2022

I am going to start off with a controversial statement: books are just like movies. What I mean is, although there are thousands upon thousands of them, it is rare you find a really enjoyable one....

Author Delia Owens even has some experience with criminal accusations...

Book Review: ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ a beautiful coming-of-age story about family, independence, sacrifice

MIA PUZZO, Evergreen columnist September 1, 2022

One thing about me is I crave a good book doused in mystery. It is true, I was once fooled by the pink skies and the serene water that paint the front cover of “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens....

Personally, I find it validating that the most powerful person in the Roman Empire would also rather stay in the comfort of his bed than get up and go to work.

Book Review: ‘Meditations’ proves Roman emperors can be relatable

TESS DURAND, Evergreen copy chief June 27, 2022

When you think of relatable people, I am sure “Roman emperor” is not at the forefront of your list. You may be asking yourself, “What on earth does a college student in 2022 have in common with a...

Noras journey in The Midnight Library is one that all of us should venture on.

Book Review: ‘The Midnight Library’ changes perspective of everyday mundane lifestyles

MIKAYLA FINNERTY, Editor-in-chief June 2, 2022

Editor's note: This review contains mentions of topics that may be sensitive to some readers, including suicide. The Midnight Library itself is a state of mind. The mysterious place we go to when we...

Private eye twins Adrian and Zooey are the stars of Edgar Canteros satirical noir detective tale. But there is a catch; the twins share a body.

Book Review: ‘This Body’s Not Big Enough for Both of Us’ explores true meaning of family

KESTRA ENGSTROM, Managing editor May 31, 2022

Imagine this: You’re a twin, right? Just hanging out, growing in utero. Then, something goes horribly wrong and you become fully fused with your sibling in the womb. You are not separate personalities,...

Fame is what helps Evelyn Hugo escape her old life, but it is also what holds her back from true happiness.

Book Review: ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ examines true price of fame

KESTRA ENGSTROM, Managing editor May 23, 2022

They say to never judge a book by its cover, but the faceless femme fatale in the emerald green gown adorning the front of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” cannot help but...

Follow the blossoming of Achilles and Patroclus’ poetic relationship as it grows deeper and deeper with each passing year.

BookTok Review: ‘The Song of Achilles’ tells beautiful, devasting Greek love story

SAMANTHA RADCLIFFE, Evergreen columnist April 19, 2022

Everyone – even those who claim to know nothing about Greek mythology – has heard of the Trojan War.   Paris, prince of Troy, fell in love with Helen, who was married to Menelaus, king...

Follow the tragic stories of Fallon and Ben and learn how they intertwine.

BookTok Review: ‘November 9’ offers rollercoaster of emotions

SAMANTHA RADCLIFFE, Evergreen columnist April 5, 2022

One afternoon, my editor-in-chief messaged me to rave about “It Ends with Us” and “November 9” by Colleen Hoover, expressing how both novels emotionally destroyed her in the span of 48 hours.  As...

The Thicket is a great read if you are looking for societal commentary, but not as great if you are hoping to be really scared.

Book Review: ‘The Thicket’ highlights ‘horrors’ of corporate greed

JUSTIN WASHINGTON, Evergreen research editor March 31, 2022

“The Thicket” by Noelle W. Ihli is a book I found on Amazon. Because virtually anything can be published on the platform, most books there are a hit-or-miss. Set in rural Idaho, the Halloween attraction...

Intelligence could be more than our capacity to make good decisions, or to convert a set of inputs into the best possible outcome.

Book Review: ‘A Thousand Brains: A New Theory of Intelligence’ offers new perspectives on neuroscience theories

GAYATHRI KRISHNAMOORTHY, Evergreen columnist February 10, 2022

For all of neurosciences’ advances, we have made very little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence?  Jeff Hawkins and his team discovered that...

Who would not enjoy a romance novel with a good mix of the fake-dating and
opposites-attract tropes alongside a bit of geeky pizazz?

BookTok Review: ‘The Love Hypothesis’ encapsulates challenges people face in academia

SAMANTHA RADCLIFFE, Evergreen columnist February 8, 2022

In her debut novel “The Love Hypothesis,” Ali Hazelwood took BookTok by storm, garnering thousands of book recommendations from avid readers within mere months of its publication in September. I...

Even with some lackluster characters, Colony of the Lost has a plot that is entertaining and thoughtful enough to stay engaging.

Book Review: ‘Colony of the Lost’ provokes thought on human nature, society

JUSTIN WASHINGTON, Evergreen research editor February 8, 2022

“Colony of the Lost” by Derik Cavignano blends horror, mystery and an underlying message about how close-mindedness leads to death. The book takes on several perspectives in a third-person narrative,...

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