books
plans sometimes get sidetracked by life....
56, 57 Korgi by Christian Slade
Book 1: brilliant! funny and heartwarming, and captures corgis so well!
Book 2: So good! Black 7 scares me, as he's supposed to, and Ivy and Sprout and the others make me feel hopeful:) An excellent series:) There are 2 illustrations in particular that stand out to me: one where Sprout is sleeping and it feels very like 101 dalmatians, in the expression captured and the quality of drawing, and another when Ivy has a perfect look of determination on her face:)
58 Archie Meets Glee by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
very fun and cute. pure entertainment:)
59 Giant George: Life with the World's Biggest Dog by Dave Nasser
as a (big) dog lover, Giant George is quite a draw for me. This book helped me get more insight into his life and how he came to be so big, literally and figuratively. Nasser has a lot of unquestioned privilege, chauvinism, and bio- and ego-centrism that made me roll my eyes and grit my teeth though. And i feel like he focused a lot on the sensational aspects of George (like his bed) at a loss of getting to know George. It's understandable (sensation sells), and maybe I'm prejecting more onto George, but it was disappointing. Also Nasser goes back and forth in time a lot (ahead a few days, then back then jump forward then go back again). which is a writing style that i find really pulls me out of a book. Overall, fun and George is a love, but could've been better!
60/19 The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks
Some aspects are obviously dated, but you can see the foundations for study and findings to come. Provides real, compassionate insight into the lives of many neuro-atypical people.
61 Owly: Just a Little Blue by Andy Runton
so sweet and smart, like the first one:)
62 Love Is the Cure: On Life, Loss, and the End of AIDS by Elton John
Informative and inspiring and heartbreaking. Somehow manages to be self-congratulatory and humble at the same time (more self-congratulatory about his foundation i guess). occasionally feels a bit bogged down in political-ese, but John does a good job of keeping it readable. And really the message that we need to be more loving and compassionate to each other is a great one to carry, no matter what the cause (although he does make his point on this very well).
63 Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
this was funny and sweet and realistic. I felt she got the individual right, and even if you didn't necessarily like what someone did, you could understand it. (except Courtney, she felt pretty flat and one-dimensional) I really related to Cath. I teared up a few times, but also literally laughed out loud at other places. also, I really really want a "the Magic word is Please" shirt (i'd wear it to work, and not just in the children's library;P)!
64/20 Searching for Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles #2) by Patricia C Wrede
great characters! i love how strong and feminist Cimorene is, while never falling into the "feminist=dour bitch" cliche. Mendanbar is also really good, as someone who cares but isn't used to independent women. And all the supporting characters, even the ones only there for a bit, are wonderful too:) Also great world building and humour and storylines:) The only things that wasn't as good was the last chapter- it felt rushed and you could see it coming but it kinda felt like an add-on....
65 Curtsies & Conspiracies (Finishing School #2) by Gail Carriger
bright and funny adventure, but not quite as good as the first one. seemed a little slow at times, or maybe there was just so much introduction and world building int he first one that wasn't needed in this one. love the dialogue and banter, and seeing Lord Akeldama again:)
66 Promises to Keep by Charles de Lint
some of this felt really familiar, although i'm positive i haven't read it before. Maybe just things that are in other Jilly stories, being fleshed out here? Other than that, it was wonderful, sweet, real, enthralling de Lint:D
56, 57 Korgi by Christian Slade
Book 1: brilliant! funny and heartwarming, and captures corgis so well!
Book 2: So good! Black 7 scares me, as he's supposed to, and Ivy and Sprout and the others make me feel hopeful:) An excellent series:) There are 2 illustrations in particular that stand out to me: one where Sprout is sleeping and it feels very like 101 dalmatians, in the expression captured and the quality of drawing, and another when Ivy has a perfect look of determination on her face:)
58 Archie Meets Glee by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
very fun and cute. pure entertainment:)
59 Giant George: Life with the World's Biggest Dog by Dave Nasser
as a (big) dog lover, Giant George is quite a draw for me. This book helped me get more insight into his life and how he came to be so big, literally and figuratively. Nasser has a lot of unquestioned privilege, chauvinism, and bio- and ego-centrism that made me roll my eyes and grit my teeth though. And i feel like he focused a lot on the sensational aspects of George (like his bed) at a loss of getting to know George. It's understandable (sensation sells), and maybe I'm prejecting more onto George, but it was disappointing. Also Nasser goes back and forth in time a lot (ahead a few days, then back then jump forward then go back again). which is a writing style that i find really pulls me out of a book. Overall, fun and George is a love, but could've been better!
60/19 The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks
Some aspects are obviously dated, but you can see the foundations for study and findings to come. Provides real, compassionate insight into the lives of many neuro-atypical people.
61 Owly: Just a Little Blue by Andy Runton
so sweet and smart, like the first one:)
62 Love Is the Cure: On Life, Loss, and the End of AIDS by Elton John
Informative and inspiring and heartbreaking. Somehow manages to be self-congratulatory and humble at the same time (more self-congratulatory about his foundation i guess). occasionally feels a bit bogged down in political-ese, but John does a good job of keeping it readable. And really the message that we need to be more loving and compassionate to each other is a great one to carry, no matter what the cause (although he does make his point on this very well).
63 Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
this was funny and sweet and realistic. I felt she got the individual right, and even if you didn't necessarily like what someone did, you could understand it. (except Courtney, she felt pretty flat and one-dimensional) I really related to Cath. I teared up a few times, but also literally laughed out loud at other places. also, I really really want a "the Magic word is Please" shirt (i'd wear it to work, and not just in the children's library;P)!
64/20 Searching for Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles #2) by Patricia C Wrede
great characters! i love how strong and feminist Cimorene is, while never falling into the "feminist=dour bitch" cliche. Mendanbar is also really good, as someone who cares but isn't used to independent women. And all the supporting characters, even the ones only there for a bit, are wonderful too:) Also great world building and humour and storylines:) The only things that wasn't as good was the last chapter- it felt rushed and you could see it coming but it kinda felt like an add-on....
65 Curtsies & Conspiracies (Finishing School #2) by Gail Carriger
bright and funny adventure, but not quite as good as the first one. seemed a little slow at times, or maybe there was just so much introduction and world building int he first one that wasn't needed in this one. love the dialogue and banter, and seeing Lord Akeldama again:)
66 Promises to Keep by Charles de Lint
some of this felt really familiar, although i'm positive i haven't read it before. Maybe just things that are in other Jilly stories, being fleshed out here? Other than that, it was wonderful, sweet, real, enthralling de Lint:D