I was utterly transfixed by In the Heart of the Sea. Reasons I loved this book: It took place on a ship at sea. There was a shipwreck, and therefore much of the story was about survival (I love survival stories!). There was whale revenge. It was a true story that read like fiction. I … Continue reading In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick
Category: Other Books
Novellas in November #2
Hosted by: Rick at The Book-A-Week Project, Laura at Reading In Bed, and Poppy at Poppy Peacock Pens. Quite a while ago, I don't remember when, I had heard that Jane Smiley's novellas were very good. Despite owning a couple of her books, I still haven't read anything by her, so I thought this might be a … Continue reading Novellas in November #2
Novellas in November #1
Novellas in November is being hosted by Rick at The Book-A-Week Project and co-hosted by Laura at Reading In Bed. There is also a Novella November going on over at Poppy Peacock Pens. I thought it would be fun to try to fit some in this year. Here are the first three I could get … Continue reading Novellas in November #1
The Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett
So long ago now, way back in the summer, I read The Voyage of the Narwhal. It was recommended to me by both Valerie and TJ after my plea for follow-up books to The Signature of All Things. It has only taken me so long to write about it because it's not a library book with … Continue reading The Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett
The Devil In the White City by Erik Larson
This is the second book I have read by Erik Larson, the first being his most recent Dead Wake, as well as the second book I have read for Doing Dewey's Nonfiction Book Club. The Devil in the White City tells us two stories: 1) the conception, construction, and aftermath of the Chicago Columbian Exposition … Continue reading The Devil In the White City by Erik Larson
The Animals by Christian Kiefer
So many questions: The Animals is a story of a friendship gone wrong. That's what I got out of it, anyway. Along with some beautiful writing. And, these questions: Can you outrun your mistakes? For how long? Is it possible to re-invent your life? Is it possible to re-invent it without looking back over your … Continue reading The Animals by Christian Kiefer
Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
For anyone interested in books about marriage, you don't want to miss this one. Although, there are a few things you should be aware of before going into this book, I do think it offers a fresh look at the perceptions and complexities of a marriage. To read an excellent review about this, see Carolyn's review … Continue reading Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
I've been reading The Sixth Extinction this month with Doing Dewey's Nonfiction Book Club, and it has been fun and fascinating. This is a nonfiction book I can get behind. I liked this book so much that sometimes I picked it up instead of my fiction. That's saying something for me. But, the problem is … Continue reading The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
"The greatest risk is not taking one." Everything, Everything is a new twist on the theme 'boy meets girl'. In this case, Madeline has an immodeficiency disease called SCID. She has just turned 18 and has never been outside her house. She has been happy all this time to hang out at home with her … Continue reading Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
The Midwife of Hope River by Patricia Harman
This book was recommended to me by a friend about a year ago. It's a story about a midwife who is working in the Appalachian region during the Depression. Most people have come upon hard times, and she goes from patient to patient without knowing if she will even get paid. To make matters worse, … Continue reading The Midwife of Hope River by Patricia Harman
Consumed by Ink 