When a fellow book blogger gives you a gift of a book, you know you’re in for something special. Thanks to JuliaPicks1 I had the pleasure of spending almost a week slowly savoring this book. Each page is a small summary of a literary work follow by a drink inspired by the book. After starting … Continue reading Tequila Mockingbird, Cocktails with a Literary Twist by Tim Federle
Non-fiction
Democracy of Dollars by Richard Jacobs
I had the please of reading this book last month but was waiting for it to be released to not only wish the author a Happy 90th Birthday! But also to tell you how much I enjoyed this book. This is not a pleasure read – it is a necessary read. This non-fiction work was … Continue reading Democracy of Dollars by Richard Jacobs
(Just As Well) It’s Not About the Bike by Chris Atkin
I love to travel and the last year has been a challenge staying at home. So to counteract that I have sought out a few travelogues. Ones, like this one, that mixes in historical information and personal experiences allow me to totally escape. Right up front I have to say you will never see me … Continue reading (Just As Well) It’s Not About the Bike by Chris Atkin
At Close Range
AT CLOSE RANGE: A MEMOIR OF TRAGEDY AND ADVOCACY By Leesa Ross Categories: Nonfiction / Memoir / Personal Transformation / Advocacy Publisher: Texas Tech University Press Pages: 192 Publication Date: April 15, 2020 Scroll down for the giveaway! Leesa Ross did not expect to write a book. Neither did she expect the tragedy … Continue reading At Close Range
What the Hell Just Happened: From Brain Injury to Breast Cancer and Bereavement – Overcoming Adversity by Mark & Jules Kennedy
My last blog of Finalists in the Book Talk Radio Club Award is a non-fiction book. Husband and wife team Mark & Jules Kennedy created, in their own voices, a recollection of some incredibly intense years in their marriage. To bare their souls to the public takes courage but once you read this book you … Continue reading What the Hell Just Happened: From Brain Injury to Breast Cancer and Bereavement – Overcoming Adversity by Mark & Jules Kennedy
Feeling Good: Living Low Toxin in Community and Everyday Life by Cheryl Meyer
Recently this incredible author won a Finalist spot in the Book Talk Radio Club Best Book of the Year competition. It is perfect for those of you considering New Year's Resolutions that make sense and have a direct impact on your life. This is a repeat of my blog of June 2020. A few years … Continue reading Feeling Good: Living Low Toxin in Community and Everyday Life by Cheryl Meyer
Forensics: The Science Behind the Deaths of Famous People by Harry A. Milman, PhD
If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that when I get my hands on a non-fiction book, it’s like candy! Having read and enjoyed fiction works by this author, I was curious to see what he had compiled. Given his background mentioned in his bio, I expected to be impressed. … Continue reading Forensics: The Science Behind the Deaths of Famous People by Harry A. Milman, PhD
The Secret of Plants in the Environment by Rishikesh Upadhyay
This was a very different and pleasant surprise in my To Read pile. I knew it was non-fiction but little else. Most of my family will laugh at me reading this book as I am known for my ability to kill plants quickly. I am always amazed at people who seem to understand plants and … Continue reading The Secret of Plants in the Environment by Rishikesh Upadhyay
Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir by Natasha Trethewey
While it might seem odd to say that a book centering around a brutal murder is beautiful, the prose and artistic manner that this author writes with makes for a beautiful read. The author takes you along as she tries to present the unfathomable. While she touches on her experiences as a biracial child in … Continue reading Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir by Natasha Trethewey
The Deepest South of All: True Stories From Natchez, Mississippi by Richard Grant
A ramble through the old and new South. Living in the city that’s motto is “Keep Austin Weird” even I was not prepared for the eccentric airs of Natchez. Most of the people described have personality with a capital P. A juxtapose of history is presented with a clear path for the reader to follow. … Continue reading The Deepest South of All: True Stories From Natchez, Mississippi by Richard Grant
