Author Archives: sarazaske

The non-pushy parent: how to be a German mum

Posted on March 10, 2015 by sarazaske

I wrote another piece about my experiences as an American parent in Berlin. It appeared in The Times newspaper in the U.K. Here’s a short sample. (Sorry you have to go to The Times site to read the whole thing but … Continue reading →

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How to Parent Like a German

Posted on February 25, 2015 by sarazaske

Here’s a recent article I wrote for Time.com: (Also, check out the new article section on the site!)

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Four great books for writers

Posted on July 15, 2014 by sarazaske

In honor of my return to the blog, I’m putting a post for my fellow writers. Because that’s why I’ve been away. I’ve been writing the whole time, working on a new novel. I swear. Writers must read. It’s the … Continue reading →

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A believable dystopia: review of Feed

Posted on November 18, 2013 by sarazaske

Feed by M.T. Anderson If you found the Hunger Games and Divergent far-fetched (and they are), Feed shows a dystopian novel that seems possible. In Feed, everyone is hooked up to a network that tracks their interests and purchases. It also allows them to … Continue reading →

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Four things Germans do better than Americans (or not)

Posted on October 28, 2013 by sarazaske

As an American living in Berlin, I’ve noticed a few cultural differences. It’s clear that Germans do some things better than Americans: free preschool, public transportation, beer festivals. . . And some things Americans do better: fast Internet, customer service–oh and … Continue reading →

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Worth the tears: review of A Monster Calls

Posted on October 21, 2013 by sarazaske

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness I don’t normally go for tear jerkers, but this one is well worth the crying. A Monster Calls is simply a stunning book. It doesn’t just aim for sadness; it tackles a difficult subject the death … Continue reading →

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Why I hate nature

Posted on September 16, 2013 by sarazaske

I like to hike in the forest as much as anyone. I’ve been known to backpack, pick flowers, even eat granola on occasion. But make no mistake, I am not a nature lover. Sometimes I even hate nature because nature is … Continue reading →

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American Gods and the absent Jesus

Posted on September 9, 2013 by sarazaske

American Gods by Neil Gaiman Another fantastic book by Neil Gaiman. This one is very dark. (Definitely not intended for a YA audience.) The subject matter is also huge: Jesus, just look at the title! American Gods . But that’s just the thing. There’s … Continue reading →

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Top 5 mistakes in the first 5 pages

Posted on September 2, 2013 by sarazaske

  I read a lot of books. Let me rephrase: I start a lot of books. I’m a serial sampler, and I get a lot of book review requests, but I rarely get past the first five pages. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Has Stephen King become too nice?

Posted on August 26, 2013 by sarazaske

11/22/63 by Stephen King At first, I avoided reading this book, partly because I’d sworn of Stephen King and partly because I knew any book about stopping the Kennedy assassination was probably a baby boomer nostalgia fest. But the book landed … Continue reading →

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