Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by Mary Roach Microhistory 319 pages Published 2008 It’s not often a nonfiction book has me laughing out loud, but this one did it. This is the first of Roach’s books I’ve read, but her voice makes me want to read everything she’s ever written! Bonk is … Continue reading
Friday 56 – Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice. The rules are simple – turn to page 56 in your current read (or 56% in your e-reader) and post a few non-spoilery sentences. Today’s quote is from the hilarious book Bonk by Mary Roach. I’ve had to stop and read passages to my husband to explain why … Continue reading
Book Review: My Life with Bob
My Life with Bob – Flawed Heroine Keeps Book of Books, Plot Ensues by Pamela Paul Memoir 240 pages Published 2017 I need to read more books about books, because the few that I’ve read, I’ve really enjoyed! Earlier this year I read Tolstoy and the Purple Chair, and loved it. I have holds on … Continue reading
Library Loot Wednesday
I am buckling down and concentrating on reading a book every day this week; I HAVE to knock out some of these library books! I checked out four books this week: To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, which I need to read ASAP as I’m sure I won’t be able to renew it, with … Continue reading
Top Ten Tuesday – Hidden Gems
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, and this week’s topic is Hidden Gems – books we think didn’t get enough publicity or aren’t as well known as they should be. Since I read whatever catches my interest, I’m not always reading the latest and greatest. Sometimes I’m learning more about a … Continue reading
Book Review: The Girl Who Drank the Moon
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill YA Fantasy 388 pages Published 2016 I adore this cover. It was what first caught my eye when people started talking about this book, and then to find out it was a fairytale about a girl, a witch, and a dragon? I was sold. The trouble … Continue reading