Tim Hardford's books are always enjoyable and stuffed with interesting tidbits. Like Mary Roach, Hardford's ability to intersperse humor with facts makes for delightful reading and this book is no exception. SYNOPSIS A lively history seen through the fifty inventions that shaped it most profoundly, by the bestselling author of The Undercover Economist and Messy.Who thought up paper... Continue Reading →
An entertaining audiobook about how we seek to understand other people and the myriad of ways we misunderstand each other. This book did not convince me of anything but it was thought-provoking. SYNOPSIS Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the number-one New York Times best seller Outliers, reinvents the audiobook in this immersive production of Talking... Continue Reading →
I want to grow up to be Miranda. Not famous, but famously comfortable with being completely myself. Also, maybe a little more spontaneously fun. SYNOPSIS Well hello to you, dear browser. Now I have your attention it would be rude if I didn't tell you a little about my literary feast. So, here is the... Continue Reading →
As I said, in part one of celebrating International Women's Day, I spend the weekend reading books written by, and about, strong women. Part One was I am Malala and Part Two, here, is none other than Dolly Rebecca Parton. Her latest book, Dolly Parton Songteller, My Life in Lyrics is an eyeopening look at... Continue Reading →
I am a big Barry Manilow fan. One of my favorite Manilow songs is "One Voice." The lyrics are simple and the theme is beautiful, "Just one voice, singing in the darkness, all it takes is one voice, singing so they hear what's on your mind and when you look around you'll find there's more... Continue Reading →
What I thought I knew about the Black Panther Party and what I learned about them from reading this book is less valuable than recognizing that the world has changed so little. SYNOPSIS A bold and fascinating graphic novel history of the revolutionary Black Panther Party.Founded in Oakland, California, in 1966, the Black Panther Party... Continue Reading →
My goal was to read 120 books this year and I managed to read 166. Actually, I'm hoping to make that 167 by finishing D-Day Girls today. I had two reading slumps where I laid in bed for hours at a time watching Netflix instead of sleeping but, honestly, thanks to my fellow bloggers I... Continue Reading →
A CALM CHRISTMAS by Beth Kempton SYNOPSIS This is a book about Christmas. But it's also a book about belonging, connection, self-care, joy and ordinary magic. Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year offers inspiration for a new kind of holiday season - one where you radiate calm and cultivate delight. Spanning late November to early... Continue Reading →
Virginia Hall's story is captivating and inspiring. All I can say is I am so thankful I am not her mother! SYNOPSIS The never-before-told story of one woman's heroism that changed the course of the Second World War In 1942, the Gestapo sent out an urgent transmission: "She is the most dangerous of all Allied... Continue Reading →
I feel the same way about this final week of NonFiction November as I do the last week of the calendar year - enthusiastic about what comes next. NonFiction November is absolutely the event that brought nonfiction reading into my life and every year I find new bloggers to follow and new books I cannot... Continue Reading →
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