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 →
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 →
NONFICTION BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS READING The Truth about Santa: A Bright red cover with an illustration of Santa with a fancy power funnel strapped to the top of his sleigh. We all know Santa Claus: fat, jolly, omniscient, swift. Lives in a nice home in the Arctic, with the missus and a pack of elves.... Continue Reading →
In case you didn't know, #5OnMyTBR is a bookish meme hosted by E. @ Local Bee Hunter’s Nook and you can learn more about it here or see our host's post for today here. It occurs every Monday when we post about 5 books on our TBR that follow a different theme. Today's prompt is... Continue Reading →
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