Could there a book that, in some way, appeals to everyone? If it is possible, I’d lay a solid bet that Letters of Note could be that book. Continue reading “Book Review: Letters of Note by Shaun Usher”
It’s no secret that I have a tiny obsession with Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series and all things related to it. What may be less well known is that I also collect cookbooks of all kinds, so when Outlander Kitchen was announced I knew I just had to add it to my library. Continue reading “Book Review: Outlander Kitchen by Theresa Carle-Sanders”
I vaguely remember reading something, last year maybe, about Paul Dini writing a Batman story based on events that happened to him in real life. It sounded like an interesting premise and I like Paul Dini (who doesn’t) so I thought, yeah I should read that. Then, in testament to my internet overstimulated brain, I promptly forgot all about it. Until a few days ago when Jim hands me Dark Night. I took a quick look at the cover and was like “ooooh a Paul Dini Batman story? Awesome!” “Um no. It’s not that kind of book,” Jim said, “it’s the book he wrote about his mugging. You want to read this.” Continue reading “Sunday Comics: Dark Night A True Batman Story by Paul Dini with Eduardo Risso”
Have you ever picked up a book with the intention of just flipping through the first few pages and then coming up for air 30 minutes, an hour, or half a night later you realize you just couldn’t stop reading? That was how 32 Yolks started for me. Continue reading “Book Review: 32 Yolks by Eric Ripert”
Title: Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World
Author: Adam Grant
Narrator: Fred Sanders
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewer: Melinda
Looking at this book and the description I wasn’t very sure that it would be for me. I do enjoy good non-fiction books but I don’t consider myself much of an original! But a friend with similar non-fiction tastes as me recommended it so I took the plunge. I’m so glad I did! Continue reading “Book Review: Originals by Adam Grant”
Title: Now I See You
Author: Nicole C Kear
Format: Kindle/Hardcover
Rating: 4 1/2 Pairs of Sunglasses
Reviewer: Jess
Summary: Nicole Kear is just nineteen years old when suddenly she is given a life-changing diagnosis–she is going blind. Rather than falling apart, she decides on a bold course of action and makes her new motto “Carpe Diem” all while keeping her impending blindness a secret from all but her closest family. Continue reading “Book Review: Now I See You by Nicole Kear”
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