Holy mixed feelings, Batman!
Continue readingRebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Tag: 4 stars
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
I will confess that since I started writing this review, I’ve had “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” stuck in my head on a loop; I’m not mad about it, and I rather hope it’s happening to you, too.
Continue readingThe Six by Loren Grush
This book is a good choice for people who are interested in space exploration history, or in the history of women in the sciences more generally.
Continue readingKindred by Octavia E. Butler
I would recommend this book to folks who enjoy time travel sci-fi or portal fantasy, of course, but also to people who have an interest in historical fiction set in pre- Civil War America from the point of view of someone other than Scarlett O’Hara.
Continue readingThe Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson
I would recommend this book to just about anybody with even a passing interest in the ocean or ocean-adjacent nature topics. Outdated science aside, the prose is simply too exquisite to pass up.
Continue readingThe House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
It’s clear to me now why this title consistently pops up on can’t-miss classic lit lists. It’s an engaging combo of character-driven personal tragedy and clever social commentary.
Continue readingThe Enchanted Castle by E. Nesbit
This book stands up to the test of time. It would be a good read for modern kids — or really, any grown-up like me who just can just appreciate a good little low fantasy story regardless of the age of the characters.
Continue readingBlack Beauty by Anna Sewell
I had faint memories of enjoying this book as a child, and I’ve even kept an old copy of it for decades, but simply couldn’t remember a whole lot about it; this vaguely pleasant vibe is why I chose to re-read it and add it to my list.
Continue readingGood Drinks by Julia Bainbridge
The book includes over 50 recipes, each rated with a commitment level ranging from no-brainer, “just give me something tasty to sip immediately” type drinks to intense, “commit a whole day to pretending to be a mad scientist” type drinks.
Continue readingSir Gawain and the Green Knight by anon., transl. by Simon Armitage
This would be a good choice for any reader who enjoys Arthurian adventures, or Medieval fantasy-ish stories in general. And I highly recommend this audiobook if you’d like to hear what the poem in its original form actually sounded like!
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