Category: books
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6 More Wonderful Reads
1. “The Golden Tresses of the Dead: A Flavia de Luce Novel” by Alan Bradley. 323 pages, fiction. If you have not had the pleasure of reading A Flavia de Luce novel, you really should. The main character Flavia is a hoot. As a young adolescent detective/chemist her humor is beyond compare. I have read…
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5.5 More Books Read For 2019
I read five and a half (more on that below) additional book since February. However, I forgot to take pictures of most of them. Oh well. At least I still have my handy dandy list. Here’s the round-up of my latest reads. “Mississippi Blood” by Greg Iles (692 pages) Fiction This was an excellent book.…
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Four Books Down for 2019
Four books so far for 2019. All were great reads. After reading “The Handmaid’s Tale” I watched the Hulu series and was hooked. I’m anxiously awaiting the third season. “Meet the Frugalwoods” made me think differently about spending money. We already live a pretty frugal life out here in the woods but it inspired me…
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2018 Recap: Books
With a total of 30 books read this year, I enjoyed a wide variety. The places the novels took me and the wealth of knowledge gained from the non-fiction. Book number 30, I am still reading but I plan to finish it up by December 31st. From futuristic to distant past, from space to deep…
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“Waking Up”;”The Coincidence Makers”; “Lying in Wait”; “The 7.5 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle”
“Waking Up” by Sam Harris Non-fiction, 206 pages This book had its good moments. However, there were entire chapters I felt were a waste of my time. His style is a bit too abrasive at times, for me personally. The chapter regarding psychedelics was intriguing and interesting. This was another book, Shane requested from the…
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“Ghost of the Innocent Man”; “Before We Were Yours”; “The Immortalists”; & “The Varieties of Scientific Experience”
“Ghost of the Innocent Man: A True Story of Trial and Redemption” by Benjamin Rachlin. Non-fiction, 344 pages. What a tragic story of an innocent man losing his freedom behind bars for 25 years! I cannot imagine going through this horrific ordeal. The police, courts, and our entire criminal justice system failed this man miserably. …
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“The Future of Humanity”
“The Future of Humanity” Michio Kaku Nonfiction, 307 pages. Hands down this is one of the best books I have read. Keep in mind I love anything space related. Currently, I am watching old episodes of Star Trek. I love the possibilities of future space travel. This book outlines those possibilities and how we…
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“Court of Lions” by Jane Johnson
“Court of Lions” by Jane Johnson Fiction, 394 pages A historical novel based on the Fall of Granada in the late 1400’s. The story intertwines a modern day story making it even more interesting. I loved how the author switched between the two time periods, keeping you on your toes. At first I found it…
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“Reincarnation Blues” by Michael Poore
“Reincarnation Blues” By Michael Poore Fiction, 371 pages This book was a real gem. I thoroughly enjoyed immersing myself in this world of the afterlife and multiple lives. The author created many imaginative lives for the book’s main character Milo. I was hooked from chapter one. Although one chapter about midway through did not hold…
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“The Trip to Echo Spring” by Olivia Laing
“The Trip to Echo Spring: On Writers and Drinking” by: Olivia Laing Non-fiction, 297 pages If you read my last book post, you might see a trend. For now, this is the last of books about writing/writers. The basic premise of the book follows the author as she travels across the U.S. examining 6 of…
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