Holy scary Sunday. This book took me right back to reading spooky books shut in my closet to keep the scary elements at bay. This is the third book in the series of four and absolutely my favorite so far. SYNOPSIS Having met and outsmarted the smiling man in Dead Voices but fearful of when he'll come... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: August 18, 2021
Thanks, as always, to Sam @ย Taking on a World of Words. August is still gross but the nastier the weather the more time to hide inside my house and read. If you want to join in the fun, just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a... Continue Reading →
Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye
Oh, you are a cute book. Witches and wonder and everything I could have asked for in a story was here for my delight. SYNOPSIS Warren the 13th is the lone bellhop, valet, waiter, groundskeeper, and errand boy of his familyโs ancient hotel. Itโs a strange, shadowy mansion full of crooked corridors and mysterious riddlesโand... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: August 11, 2021
A bigger thanks than usual goes to Sam @ย Taking on a World of Words. Sam has just had a baby and still got her post up so we could all gather together and share our WWWs. Meanwhile, my excuse for not posting is that I'm just a little.....to hot? August is the grossest. If you... Continue Reading →
Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy by Tim Harford
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 ofย The Undercover Economistย andย Messy.Who thought up paper... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: July 21, 2021
Shall I do the same song and dance again this week? What is my excuse now, hmmmm? Nothing! I've got nothing! I have no idea why I can't seem to write any posts but at least I can participate in this one. Thanks, as always to Sam @ย Taking on a World of Wordsย and this wonderful... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: July 7, 2021
Woohoo!! I managed to post one review this week! I was absolutely terrible about going around and peeking at everyone's posts but that will be my main goal this week. Thanks, as always to Sam @ย Taking on a World of Wordsย and this wonderful WWW post to keep me semi-organized. If you want to join me,... Continue Reading →
Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
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 →
WWW Wednesday: June 30, 2021
The move is finished, the boxes are all gone, and my books are safely on their shelves. Maybe this latest transition will find me (finally) back to reading and posting? Thanks, as always to Sam @ย Taking on a World of Wordsย and this wonderful WWW post to keep me semi-organized. If you want to join me,... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: May 12, 2021
Thanks, as always to Sam @ย Taking on a World of Wordsย and this wonderful WWW post to keep me semi-organized. If you want to join me, just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to admire. Donโt forgt... Continue Reading →
