Audio Books
Notorious London (Great Courses) by Paul Deslandes. Despite using a very, very wide definition of
notorious, this lecture series does have some interesting tidbits.
Dark Tide by Stephen Puleo. This book details the Molasses Flood in
Boston
Children’s
Lizze and Lou Seal by Patricia Keeler. Cute
This is Circle by Chrissie Krebs. Cute, but I don’t really understand what age group
this is for, considering the amount of text.
Archer Otters by Magic Strawberry Pencil. Fun tale about otters protecting their own.
Downpour by Emily Martin. Not formatted for the
kindle very well, but wonderfully illustrated book.
Nymia and the Blue Bear by Angela Castillo. Educational and fun book about a child trying
to reunite a bear with its mom.
Some Days by
Maria Wernicke. Nicely illustrated.
Comics
Harrow County 1-4, and Tales from Harrow County
Death’s Choir 1-4, Tales from Harrow County Fair Folk #1 by Cullen Bunn–
I am now officially a Harrow County Fan.
Blast free comics, they make you spend more sometimes, you know?
20XX #1 by Johnathan Luna. This comic presents an interesting idea in
terms of a virus.
Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil #1 by
Jeff Lemire. I love the heroine in this
issue. Will continue with the series.
Ruby Falls #1 by Ann Nocenti. I like the set up but there is something
about the book that does not grab me.
47 Ronin #1 by Mike Richardson – Good adaption of the
story.
Stumptown Vol 1 by Greg Rucka. I liked this mystery series.
Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee Hee by Meera Syal.
This novel deals with a friendship between women living in London’s East
Asian community.
Animal Wrongs by Stephen Spotte. This comic novel is based on trials of animals
that occurred during the Middle Ages.
History
The Donnellys: Powder Keg and The Donnellys: Mascare, Trial and
Aftermath both by John Little. Little’s
two volume looks at the Black Donnellys, placing them in historical context.
Forget the Alamo by Bryan Burrough et al. Well worth reading for a look at how history
is used and abused and faked.
Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African
America 1619-2019 ed By Ibram X. K. Several notable authors are included.
Call the Midwife: Shadows of the Work House by
Jennifer Worth. I liked the first memoir
better. It’s still good but the social
issues/problems are far more shoved in the face, and at times one wonders about
how she gets some of the stories.
Black Box by
Shiroi Ito. This book details the
struggles Ito went though when she filed a rape charge.
Mystery/Thriller
Nineteen Seventy-Four by David Peace. The first book in the Red Riding Quartet, It is very 70s.
People Like Them by Samira Sedia. I hope Penguin translates more of her
books. Based on real class in France,
this novel looks at why people murder – how race and class pay a part in a
crime.
In the Woods by Tana French. Oh, I see what the fuss is about.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Locked In by John Scalzi. An enjoyable sci-fi mystery.
Star War’s Queen’s Shadow by E. K. Johnston. Love the relationship between Padme and her
handmaids. Hated the whole bit about
Qui-Gon knew who Padme really was BS.
Travel
The Book Lover’s Guide to London by Sarah Milne. Actually lives up to the title and includes a
complete listing of books mentioned at the end.
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