This is the best book of the year for me. James is based on Huckleberry Finn, and told from Jim's point of view. It is a truthful reimagining of what This is the best book of the year for me. James is based on Huckleberry Finn, and told from Jim's point of view. It is a truthful reimagining of what really happened. I won't spoil any surprises, but it is a powerful look at the evil of slavery....more
This audio book was especially well performed. Camden M. has tried to distance himself from his family and the fortune he has inherited. When he returThis audio book was especially well performed. Camden M. has tried to distance himself from his family and the fortune he has inherited. When he returns with his wife to sort things out with the family mansion and millions, secret after secret is revealed about this extremely dysfunctional family. This is a fun ride all the way through. ...more
Inspired by the movie Sliding Doors, Hannah lives out two different lives according to a decision she made. Sort of a romance in the multiverse. Read Inspired by the movie Sliding Doors, Hannah lives out two different lives according to a decision she made. Sort of a romance in the multiverse. Read by Julia Whelan, one of my favorites....more
This is a very easy to read and engaging book. I enjoyed all the graphs about glucose spikes and her hacks for minimizing them. I will be trying a bunThis is a very easy to read and engaging book. I enjoyed all the graphs about glucose spikes and her hacks for minimizing them. I will be trying a bunch of them. ...more
Every murder mystery trope is examined and used in this delicious mystery. Six famous mystery authors are invited by a wildly successful, but secret mEvery murder mystery trope is examined and used in this delicious mystery. Six famous mystery authors are invited by a wildly successful, but secret mystery author to a writers' retreat. Of course nothing is as it seems as this week of games turns deadly since all the writers are hiding terrible secrets. This real life game of Clue has it all as we see if anyone can survive....more
This is a decent "bunch of people on an island and somebody gets killed" mystery. The island is near Mykonos and the people are actors and writers. ThThis is a decent "bunch of people on an island and somebody gets killed" mystery. The island is near Mykonos and the people are actors and writers. The mystery has some twists and the narrator is very good....more
I listened to this and then had to get the book to look at the pictures. Cher is amazing. She came from a long line of dysfunctional families, and wasI listened to this and then had to get the book to look at the pictures. Cher is amazing. She came from a long line of dysfunctional families, and was able to overcome so many obstacles (some of her own making), to become the icon she is today. I loved listening to her read the beginnings of each chapter, with Stephanie Block finishing each one out. She is upfront with her dyslexia and I admire that. I will definitely read/listen to part 2 and however many more parts she needs to chronicle an amazing life....more
This graphic account of Dietrich's life, ministry, and execution for his part in the plot to kill Hitler is informative, artistic, and inspiring. ThroThis graphic account of Dietrich's life, ministry, and execution for his part in the plot to kill Hitler is informative, artistic, and inspiring. Through words and images Hendrix tell this true story of a man living his religion to the point of giving up his own life for the greater good....more
Terrific mystery/thriller. A victim's remains from 9/11 is identified 20 years later, a daughter of a Bernie Madoff type character, and a 20 year old Terrific mystery/thriller. A victim's remains from 9/11 is identified 20 years later, a daughter of a Bernie Madoff type character, and a 20 year old murder investigation come together in thrilling and unexpected ways. I will definitely read more of Charlie Donlea....more
This is the second in the series and it doesn't disappoint. Most of the same characters weather a hurricane that is the setting for a murder. Lots of This is the second in the series and it doesn't disappoint. Most of the same characters weather a hurricane that is the setting for a murder. Lots of bad guys (corrupt nursing homes, contract killers) that all get their comeuppance at the end. ...more
This graphic novel tackles the big questions of faith and doubt in a humorous and thought-provoking way. The Holy Ghost and squirrel dialogue in theseThis graphic novel tackles the big questions of faith and doubt in a humorous and thought-provoking way. The Holy Ghost and squirrel dialogue in these one page cartoons and debate the deep love of God. I will use many of these in lessons to come. ...more
Sepetys sets an interesting story in late 50's Madrid and examines life under Franco. This is an excellent historical fiction about post civil war SpaSepetys sets an interesting story in late 50's Madrid and examines life under Franco. This is an excellent historical fiction about post civil war Spain and the Franco regime. She describes the horrors of living under a fascist regime and the secret lives so many have to live. I was not aware of the issues and the US issues of trying to help people by being somewhat complicit with the regime. ...more
Really 3.5, but add a star if you are a football fan. This is a fun book, but you need to read it slowly so you can look up these 100 moments on youtuReally 3.5, but add a star if you are a football fan. This is a fun book, but you need to read it slowly so you can look up these 100 moments on youtube. Some I remembered, but many more were new to me. A good book for the football lover....more
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