I don’t read as much these days. I’ve heard that making excuses when asked to do stuff makes you look worse than if you just apologize when say you won’t do it. Nobody asks me to do this, but still. Sorry I don’t put more in here.
If I’ve blogged about a book, I’ll link it. Otherwise, most recent will be top of the list.
November 2009
Heidigger and a Hippo Walk Through those Pearly Gates by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein – death, jokes, and philosophy. So far so good.
Amen, Amen, Amen by Abby Sher about OCD and compulsive religion. I’m only skimming and it deserves better.
The Greatest Show on Earth by Richard Dawkins. I’ve skimmed a library copy but I’ve ordered one so I’ll be able to scribble in it and highlight and stuff. It’s a good introduction into a better understanding of evolution that everyone should try. Colour pictures and everything!
October 2009
Connected: the surprising power of our social networks and how they shape our lives by Nicholas A. Christakis and James H. Fowler. (mentioned by me here and here)
Goodnight Goon: a Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex (Better than Goodnight Moon IMHO)
Key to the Treasure by Peggy Parish. I like these better than her Amelia Bedelia ones, but those are dreadfully amusing, too. Silly Amelia! These mysteries are for older children involving three siblings and usually some puzzle solving.
September 2009
O. Henry’s Gift of the Magi
Was skimming through Carl Sagans’s Demon Haunted World off and on all month. Never got it all read though.
July 2009
Nation by Terry Pratchett – which I recommend. Fabulous book.
Only You Can Save Mankind by Terry Pratchett
Finger Lickin’ Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
June 2009
The Laughing Corpse by Laurel K. Hamilton – considered rereading the series to catch up on the latest but had enough with the first one. I’m good for a while now.
MaryJanice Davidson’s latest – Undead and Unwelcome starring the ever amusing Queen Ditzy Betsy of the Vampires. Not as good as earlier ones, but still fluffy fun and a speed read.
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly. Better than the last book, I have to say.
Wrath of the Bloodeye by Joseph Delaney, fifth of his Last Apprentice series. Interesting set of books about a boy who’s training to be a Spook (ridder of witches, bogarts etc) and what he’s learning, and what sort of dangers may befall him if his training isn’t up to snuff.
May 2009
Jim Butcher’s Small Favor and Turncoat
Inkspell by Cornelia Funke
February 2009 (Selections devoted to Freedom to Read Week)
Asha’s Mums by Rosamund Elwin and Michele Paulse & Daddy’s Roommate by Michael Willhoite (see here)
January 2009
10 Bad Dates with De Niro: a book of alternative movie lists edited by Richard T. Kelly
The Eight by Katherine Neville
Satan Christianity’s other god by James R. Brayshaw
The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly
Watchmen by Alan Moore
December 2008
Welcome to the Jungle by Jim Butcher (a Dresden Files graphic novel)
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
The Colour of Magic/Light Fantastic – the Graphic Novel by Terry Pratchett
November 2008
A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle
Buyology, the truth and lies about why we buy by Martin Lindstom
Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis
Counterknowledge by Damian Thompson
(part two, three)
October 2008
Pull of the Moon by Elizabeth Berg
Forbidden History edited by J. Douglas Kenyon.
(parts two, three, four)
Nephilim Stargates: The year 2012 and the return of the Watchers by Thomas R. Horn
(parts two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight)
September 2008
