Month: November 2019
A great desk calendar for bibliophiles
Lots of e book bargains for November 29, 2019
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Circe by Madeline Miller
Normal People by Sally Rooney
The Guest Book by Sarah Blake
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett
Force of Nature by Jane Harper
November Road by Lou Berney
No Time to Spare by Ursula LeGuin
Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon
Cape May by Chip Cheek
Note: I reviewed and recommend The Guest Book. All of these are good titles and worth looking at.
Some ebook bargains for Thanksgiving
A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Burn Marks by Sara Paretsky
Sister by Rosamund. Lupton very suspenseful
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Start of a fantasy series. Made into a tv show ad well.
Murder on Cue by Jane Detinger. Read and enjoyed years ago.
From the Queen by Carolyn Hart. Annie Darling short story
Friends Count Dudley & Friends by Lori Brown
Friends Count…indeed they do, both figuratively and literally in this picture book as a pup finds ten things to count. He also finds some friends along the way and they count in that they are important too. The illustrations are pastel like and sweet. Little ones may well enjoy this gentle title as they practice counting.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
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Some e book bargains for November 27, 2019
I highly recommend Land of Careful Shadows. It is part of a series set in New York. The author wrote an excellent mystery while addressing issues related to the life of illegal immigrants.
Editorial Reviews
Review
”Timely and engrossing…The engaging, psychologically complex (Jimmy) Vega must confront unwelcome aspects of his past as his investigation builds to a shocking conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly
”Chazin’s novel is one of the most genuinely phenomenal examples of storytelling. Full of twists and turns, the narrative leaves readers guessing, but it also does a brilliant job getting them invested in the characters. It’s a powerful read.” —Romantic Times book reviews, 4.5 Stars TOP PICK
”The intricate plot and the important social issues combine in this strong debut of a promising series.” —Booklist
”Hits the heart, not just the pulse, with people you come to care about. First rate and highly recommended.” –Lee Child, internationally best-selling author of the Jack Reacher series
”…Keenly moving and suspenseful.” –Julia Spencer-Fleming, bestselling author of Through the Evil Days
For your children: The Paper Bag Princess 40th anniversary edition by Robert Munsch
I don’t know how it is that I never read this book. It feels like a classic. This edition is the 40th anniversary one of The Paper Bag Princess. This is a modern fairy tale for both our daughters and sons. Elizabeth, the princess of the title, is plucky, brave and clever. Her prince, Robert, does not appreciate her talents, even though the untidy Elizabeth rescues him from a dragon. What happens at the end? Read the book to find out.
This edition has an introduction by Chelsea Clinton and a short piece by Francesca Segal.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review. I give the book five stars.
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From the publisher:
Now out: Hidden Picture Puzzles at the Zoo 50 Seek-and-Find Puzzles to Solve and Color by Liz Ball
This book can be enjoyed three ways. It is a search and find title, although I do think that the objects were not easy to locate and may frustrate younger children. It is also a coloring book and a compendium of interesting facts about zoo animals. This seems like a good title to take on a trip as it could keep a child occupied for quite a while.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
Some e book bargains for November 26, 2019
So many books. Maybe one will appeal to you for your holiday train, plane or bus ride.
Now out: Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code by Rebel Girls
This well-researched and written book tells the story of Ada Lovelace. Ada was the daughter of the famous poet, Lord Byron, although she did not know her father well. Ada’s mother was a woman of strong opinions who had definite ideas of what she wanted for Ada.
Ada was educated by governesses in her early years. She often found her lessons boring until Miss Stamp was hired. Miss Stamp allowed Ada’s imagination to soar, despite Ada’s mother’s not wanting this. Miss Stamp and Ada read stories and did experiments, including trying to fly.
Soon after Miss Stamp was let go, Ada became quite ill and took years to recover. She then moved along the path of expectations, attending balls and eventually marrying. However, she also observed and exercised her mathematical skills. Influential thinkers with whom she spent time included Mary Somerville and George Babbage, the designer of an important precursor to the computer.
I have read several books about Ada Lovelace. This is one of the best, especially for its target audience of elementary school aged children. They will relate to Ada’s spirit and curiosity. Hopefully, readers will be encouraged to pursue their own studies and interests, even if not everyone agrees with their pursuits.
The end of the book includes a number of suggested activities and and afterword.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this excellent, well-illustrated story of Ada Lovelace in return for an honest review.
Joyce's mystery and fiction book reviews with some non-fiction too! 