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2019 books

Two Children's Books Set in NYC

by Athena // January 6, 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 // December 31, 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 // December 30, 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 // December 23, 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 // December 21, 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 // December 8, 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 // November 21, 2019 // No Comments
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The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

by Athena // October 20, 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 // September 26, 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 // September 12, 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 // August 31, 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 // August 29, 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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