Though nonfiction is often regarded as dry and dull, the best nonfiction books are as interesting as the best novels. And the cool thing is that the stories are true. According to my StoryGraph information I read thirty-seven nonfiction books in 2020, ranging from a book about how the language use on the internet changes … Continue reading Best Books of 2020: Nonfiction
The Light Ages
State of the ARC: November, 2020
State of the ARC is a meme hosted by Avalinah’s Books in which we round up our ARCs and attempt to wrangle them into something approaching order. Sometimes it’s like herding cats. Earlier this year, I made a vague goal to reach fifty reviews for my NetGalley account. For a long time, I didn't think … Continue reading State of the ARC: November, 2020
Book Review: The Light Ages
The Light Ages: The Surprising Story of Medieval Science by Seb Falk416 pagesHistory/SciencePublished November 17, 2020, by W.W. Norton & Company The common view of the medieval era in Europe is that it was a period of darkness. That it was an age when science was forgotten and books languished in the dusty back rooms … Continue reading Book Review: The Light Ages
Sunday Sum-Up: November 15, 2020
I did not, in fact, end up with a hangover after overindulging in wine last weekend. But I was incredibly loopy on Saturday night, and though I was still coherent, I am quite thankful that my friends put up with my crazy texting. Otherwise, it was a decent week. A mix of good and bad … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: November 15, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: November 8, 2020
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Okay, y'all. This post is going to be a trip. As I write this, I have had.... four glasses of celebratory wine? And also lots of sugar. So this past week, with the election results taking approximately five years to be announced, my attention span was basically non-existent. I did … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: November 8, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: November 1, 2020
I voted about two and a half weeks ago. I received my mail-in ballot with not issues, filled it out, and dropped it off at the county election commission office. A few days later, I checked online to see if it had been accepted, and indeed it had. Hooray for a smooth voting process! And … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: November 1, 2020
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