For the Love of a Dog by Patricia B. McConnell
Since we adopted our puppy, Sadie, back in May, I've been reading a lot of books about dog training and dog behavior. I really enjoyed The Other End of the Leash by Patricia B. McConnell, so I figured I'd try another one by her: For the Love of a Dog. I listened to this one on audiobook, which is … [Read more]
The Furrows by Namwali Serpell
This book isn't about what happened. It's an elegy, a lament for the dead. It's strange and metaphoric. It shifts often, switching perspective, characters, even plot, so that the experience of reading almost feels like floating (or struggling through) a wave. I selected this book because I really … [Read more]
Thank you to Melina for my books! (I got them right away and then never got around to posting, sorry!) … [Read more]
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
My mom and I shared a love of Ancient Egypt, mythology and archaeology. She was a big fan of Elizabeth Peters mysteries, and I have had a few of the paperbacks from her mystery novel collection buried in my to-read piles for years. I finally decided to dig them out and give Peters a try. The … [Read more]
hello, moon by Evan Turk
I thought that hello, moon was going to be something sappy. Now, I do not mind something sweet, but when it is sappy sugary? I am not as quick to like it. However, Evan Turk’s picture book was sweet but not over the top. Oh, sure we have a little kid saying Hello to the Moon, but honestly, who … [Read more]
The Christmas Book Flood by Emily Kilgore
The Christmas Book Flood by Emily Kilgore celebrates Jolabokaflod in a special way. This is a delightfully illustrated book, by Kitty Moss, about the joys of finding the right book as the right gift, and the family that you give it too. Then, while reading on Christmas eve with you hot chocolate (or … [Read more]
