Books of 2024 Another year, another book round up! I paced alright for most of the year. My strategy of not reserving Libby books has been successful, pushing me in favor of books that may take time but are what I really want to read while using murder and romance audiobooks to keep me awake … Continue reading Best Books of 2024
Book Review
Independence Parenting
Photo by Our Ampersand Photo As I have told you before, I read six books about babies before having babies. It should be no surprise I’m delving into books about child rearing. As part of that endeavor, I will note American children don't seem to be doing very well. Notably in the fact that they … Continue reading Independence Parenting
How to Keep House While Drowning
Disclaimer: I'm beta testing affiliate links because I like to experiment. Affiliate links in this post are for things I personally recommend, and I have no relationship with businesses other than they provide the items I enjoy and I will receive a devastatingly small portion of change for referring you. Maternity leave round 2 is … Continue reading How to Keep House While Drowning
Book Review 2022
I never finished my "Best Book Ever" showdown, and I've mostly stopped giving book updates too. But when the whim of creative effort actually strikes my lethargic pregnant body, why not ride it out? In 2022, I read 47 books. As I reflected on my catalog, I noticed a pattern. I would put books on … Continue reading Book Review 2022
Best Book Ever: Lincoln in the Bardo vs. Hannibal
What goes on in the mind of a brilliant man? I knew this round would be hard -how could a mass media paperback classic compare to a cerebral history lesson -but as you'll notice, these two novels share same Goodreads score down to the hundredth. Will a rumination on death win against serial killers study? … Continue reading Best Book Ever: Lincoln in the Bardo vs. Hannibal
Best Book Ever: Love in the Time of Cholera vs. The Screwtape Letters
Love versus lust as told by two authors. One story by a renowned Colombian author goes up against a good English Christian in this face off. Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Can love last a lifetime? Whether in marriage or in devotion, Love in the Time of Cholera would argue … Continue reading Best Book Ever: Love in the Time of Cholera vs. The Screwtape Letters
Best Book Ever: Candide vs. Steppenwolf
What a pair of allegories to contend with but I wouldn't have it any other way. Candide and Steppenwolf are well matched in their presentation of the argument "What the hell are we supposed to do with our lives?" but only one can win in this philosophical face-off. Candide by Voltaire To be quite honest, … Continue reading Best Book Ever: Candide vs. Steppenwolf
Best Book Ever: Midnight’s Children vs. Faust
The story of Indian independence told through the eyes of a sniveling superhero against the story of an esteemed German philosopher wandering down the wrong path -what a tizzy. While at first glance these novels may not have much in common, the discussion on freedom can provide a common thread. With one modern marvel against … Continue reading Best Book Ever: Midnight’s Children vs. Faust
Best Book Ever: East of Eden vs. Catch-22
You knew there were going to be a few heartbreaks with a random draw. Both of these are solid contenders to win it all, but unfortunately we'll have to say goodbye to one now. East of Eden by John Steinbeck For years, all I knew of Steinbeck was that The Grapes of Wrath seemed like … Continue reading Best Book Ever: East of Eden vs. Catch-22
Best Book Ever: Purity vs. The Fountainhead
How fun that a book all about ascetics like The Fountainhead is paired against a book called Purity. While both authors portray characters desperately seeking ideals, one does it just a little better than the other. Purity by Jonathan Franzen Purity is Franzen's 5th novel. With 4 of the 5 down, Purity seemed like the … Continue reading Best Book Ever: Purity vs. The Fountainhead
The Chemistress 