Audio
In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of
Modernist Art by Sue Roe – a good look at the birth of the movement in Montmartre
during the turn of the century.
Children’s
Bella Dancerella Series - Christmas In Paris, At the
Fair, The Cinderella Wand by Poppy
Rose – Aussie series about a young girl who is studying ballet. Bella isn’t perfect- she comes in second and
third in some stories – but the books are a bit strange.
Aesop’s Fables on Stage by
Julie Meighan – This collection of adapted Aesop Fables is good. Ideal for small groups and young children.
Little Red The Detective by Lois Wickstrom – a good
twist on the story. Wickstrom has Hood
use science and observation to solve her problems. Really great.
Sea Monsters and Other Delicacies (Awfully Beastly Business 2) by David
Sindan – It is an interesting idea of a magical RSCPA.
Fantasy/Horror/Sci-fi
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
– Yes, it is as good as everyone says it is.
When Things Get Dark edited by Ellen Datlow – Collection in honor
of Shirley Jackson. This book has
several good stories in it.
Legend of the Mer by Angel Leya – it is an interesting story
that riffs on the Little Mermaid. Can’t
say that it made me want to read the next book in the series, but it is not
bad.
The Alchemaster’s Apprentice (Zamonia #5) – It is
always nice to visit Zamonia. This story
about a cat trying to save himself is fun.
The Willows by
Algenon Blackwood – Great use of setting but not as spooky as I thought it was
going to be.
Northing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw. Good use of mood and setting, characters are
not so great.
Terminal Boredom by Izumi Suzuki – collection of
Japanese Sci-fi.
Fiction
Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie – You can see why this won
the Booker.
Folklore etc.
The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters,
and Out Obsession with the Unexplained by Colin Dickey – Follow up to his Ghostland. It’s a good read, especially when he talks
about Everest.
General Nonfiction
Bloody Crossroads by Danny Goldberg – A look at what artists,
mostly actors and musicians in this book, did in regards to the 2020
election. Focus is on those working
against Trump.
Artemisia Gentlieschi by Shelia Barker- this book to published early
next year, is a good introduction for person just learning about the artist.
Glitch Feminism by Legacy Russel – new way to look at
feminism.
Mystery
Pine by Francine Toon – This engrossing book set in a
small Scottish town makes excellent use of mood.
Nineteen Eighty (Red Riding #3) by David Peace – The
third installment was not as good as the first two.
The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie – Miss Marple can be quite
cutting when talking about men.
The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie – I wanted to
punch Jerry, but I really liked Johanna.
Hello Transcriber by Hannah Morrissey – interesting
main character but weak plot.
Romance
Scandal Takes the Stage (The Wicked Quills of London 2)
by Eva Leigh – a fun romance.
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