Author: Michael PollanTitle: CookedFormat/Source: eBook/library Published: January 2013Publisher: PenguinLength: 480 pagesGenre: Non-fictionWhy I Read: ‘New’ Pollan boo Read If You’re: Interested in the art/history of cookingQuote: “Elation, effervescence, elevation, levity, inspiration: air words all, alveolated with vowels, leavening the dough of […]
It’s that time of year again – the spring Read-a-Thon will take place on April 25! This is my fourth time participating. It’s a busy weekend for me. The Read-a-thon starts at 9PM Saturday night my time, but that night […]
Author: China MievilleTitle: The ScarSeries: Bas-Lag novelsFormat/Source: Paperback/my copyPublished: 2000Publisher: Del ReyLength: 578 pagesGenre: Mieville is his own genre (steampunk?)Why I Read: In the mood for a strong ‘place as character’ book Read If You: Like original world-building, grounded characters […]
Author: Neal ShustermanTitle: Challenger DeepFormat/Source: ebook/EdelweissPublished: 21 April 2015Publisher: HarperCollinsLength: 320 pagesGenre: Young adult Why I Read: New work by a favourite authorRead If You: Want to understand what experiencing mental illness can be like Rating: ★★★★★ [ratings guide] Links: […]
It’s been a few months since I reviewed two books in one quick review post. The only way I could think to connect these two is that they’re both for Adam @ Roof Beam Reader’s TBR Pile Challenge. These are […]