Two Children's Books Set in NYC

by athena // 6 January, 2020 // No Comments

I finished 2019 by reading these two children’s books. The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright I really liked this one. It was published in 1941. With the Agatha Christie books and this one, I was put into a real pre-war mood.... Continue reading →

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

by athena // 31 December, 2019 // No Comments

One of the best mysteries ever written. I thought I read this book but then I checked GoodReads for the date and this blog. I have read a lot less of Christie than I thought. It feels as if I’ve... Continue reading →

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

by athena // 30 December, 2019 // No Comments

Recently, I found three Agatha Christie novels that I had bought years ago. Even though this was one of Christie’s most popular novels, I have managed to be unspoiled. It was well done and genuinely one of the better mysteries... Continue reading →

The Borrowers by Mary Norton

by athena // 23 December, 2019 // No Comments

Part of my spontaneous reading challenge to read children’s books. I have heard about this book growing up. I vaguely remember the 1997 movie but I never watched it. The only time I really became interested was when Studio Ghibli... Continue reading →

Medallion Status by John Hodgman

by athena // 21 December, 2019 // No Comments

If you read my previous review on Hodgman’s Vacationaland, you would know I am a fan Hodgman. It’s a bit funny because like Hodgman admits in this book, he is not a typical celebrity or famous person. The Judge John... Continue reading →

Four Children’s Books

by athena // 8 December, 2019 // No Comments

When I finished Voracious a few months ago, I was inspired to put a few children’s books on hold. As a kid, most of my non-school book discoveries were self-initiated so I missed out on some of the books below.... Continue reading →

The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman

by athena // 21 November, 2019 // No Comments

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The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

by athena // 20 October, 2019 // 2 Comments

I started this book so I could get rid of it. I bought the book years ago at a used book sale. The paperback is from around 1986. Its pages are all yellow and the spine had already started to... Continue reading →

Miss Tonks Turns to Crime by Marion Chesney

by athena // 26 September, 2019 // No Comments

I think I am going to give up looking for an alternative to Georgette Heyer. Reading this book only made me want to reread Heyer. This is the second in a series and my library did not have the first.... Continue reading →

Lucy Knisley graphic memoirs

by athena // 12 September, 2019 // No Comments

Relish A graphic novel and food memoirs growing up in NYC, Hudson Valley, and Chicago. It includes illustrated recipes and tips. I really enjoyed this little piece especially after I read Bullshit Jobs (which was more intense). I like the... Continue reading →

Wild Fermentation by Sandor Katz

by athena // 31 August, 2019 // No Comments

I have been due to read a Sandor Katz book for awhile now. I am glad I was able to get the revised edition of this book. Fermentation has become a hobby of mine for the last few years. I’ve... Continue reading →

Marcus at Home by Marcus Wareing

by athena // 29 August, 2019 // No Comments

Marcus Wareing is a Michelin starred London based chef. He is widely known on UK TV for judging “Masterchef: The Professionals”. I’ve been a fan of Wareing since watching him judge “Great British Menu”. Masterchef: The Pros is one of... Continue reading →

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