Did Lizzie Borden brutally murder her parents with a hatchet? Did anyone bother to proofread this book? What happened to the rest of this post, including the link to my review? We may never know.
Anotterchaos #2: Dollars to Duchesses
Supposedly the book that inspired Julian Fellowes to create the character of Cora, Countess of Grantham, this book explores the late 19th/early 20th century phenomenon of American women taking their fortunes to England to husband-hunt. An interesting, if not riveting, read.
Paris Hilton Should Take Notes
In today’s culture, where the word ‘heiress’ brings to mind someone like Paris Hilton and an alarmingly large percentage of the world’s population would do just about anything to be famous, Huguette Clark seems like a throwback to an era long past despite having only passed away two and a half years ago.
Tart green apple on the nose, with a smooth mouthfeel and a dry, cheeky finish
Does this actually count as a book? I know there’s no minimum page requirement, but 20 pages is not a lot of pages. Well, I have read it, and now I shall review it! Hang on, I’m just going to pour a glass* first. OK I’m back. A few weeks ago, NPR aired a segment about this book. I was immediately charmed by the interview, and resolved to track down the book and buy it immediately. You see, I enjoy a glass of wine, but […]
Anotterchaos #1: My Planet
Oh, Mary. I love Mary Roach’s books. She is smart, funny, and asks the questions we all want to know (sex in space: possible?). So when I saw a compilation of her essays, it seemed like the perfect thing to get my squirrel brain refocused for reading in the new year. I shoulda read the fine print. Compilation of essays for Readers’ Digest. And clearly tailored for them. The essays are generic and amusing. A combination of Erma Bombeck, Seinfeld, and Andy Rooney. (Almost wrote […]
Caught in the Shadows
This is not an easy book. It’s not an easy topic. Author Lawrence Wright has brought to life the history and people who created the most well known terrorist organization in the modern world: Al-Qaeda. In addition to the history behind the organization, Wright touches on the individuals and the political climate of a region unfamiliar to many Americans that birthed this movement. To read further, please head to my blog.