This was a wonderful year of reading. I set my reading goal at the typical 100 and managed to read 115. Much credit should be given to having 8 weeks off to heal from different surgeries. When you don't have to work you have a lot of time to read. MY 2024 READING PLAN -... Continue Reading →
Sigh, another year of NonFiction November has come to an end. The upside of the end of NFN is the number of beautiful new nonfiction books I have to read. This year, I kept to my promise of not just adding every single thing that looked good (like I usually do). That way leads to... Continue Reading →
Well, I wrote week 3's post waaaay ahead of time and promptly forgot to post it. So, double post today! THE PROMPT One of the greatest things about reading nonfiction is the way it can open your eyes to the world around you—no plane ticket required. What nonfiction book or books have impacted the way... Continue Reading →
THE PROMPT Week 3 (11/11-11/15) Book Pairings: This week, pair up a nonfiction book with a fiction title (or whatever you want to pair up). Maybe it’s a historical novel and the real history in a nonfiction version, or a memoir and a novel, or a fiction book you’ve read and you would like recommendations for... Continue Reading →
It is time for NonFiction November Week 2! This week is hosted by Frances from Volatile Ruin. After reading Frances' post about the privilege of reading, I am struck by how readily available information is to me and how this can change the course of my life. Make sure and head over to read her... Continue Reading →
Am I posting this a day late? Yes. But better late than miss out on the best reading month of the year - NonFiction November! THE HOSTS Liz, who blogs at Adventures in reading, running and working from home, is one of my go-to blogs for finding a new book to read. Liz is also one... Continue Reading →
I will never get over Elizabeth Packards story. Terrifying, inspiring, and infuriating - her story will stay with me forever. SYNOPSIS 1860: As the clash between the states rolls slowly to a boil, Elizabeth Packard, housewife and mother of six, is facing her own battle. The enemy sits across the table and sleeps in the... Continue Reading →
Scotland is certainly on the top of my travel wish list. But, the armchair adventures I went on with these two through the lands and history of Scotland is nearly as good as the real thing! SYNOPSIS Two Men. One Country. And a lot of whisky.As stars of "Outlander", Sam and Graham eat, sleep and... Continue Reading →
I didn't want to read this book but now that I have I want everyone to read it. This is an amazing and short look at the powerful gift of fear and how it can keeps us safe. I must say - this book does not shy away from terrifying situations so if you have... Continue Reading →
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 →
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