One last post for 2015....
I finished one more book for the year- went through those last 20 or so pages during my lunch break. This is either my 56th or 57th book- Goodreads counted 55 last I logged in, so I might have miscounted. I'm going to say 57th.
Oh, before I go into the book review, I finally, FINALLY saw Star Wars! I can nitpick on a couple details but it would be just that- nitpicking. Ultimately, this was the Star Wars movie I was looking for, the Star Wars I remember growing up with- and then some! Loved it! I can see why so many have gone back for repeated viewings. I may try to catch it one more time on the big screen myself. But I am a happy camper right now.
That said, on to the Book Mouse's Book Report!
57. The Bone Lady, by Debra Darnall. I flew through this fun book, and what a nice read to wrap up 2015 with! This is Darnall's own story as the Bone Lady, to add to the fun of attending Cleveland Browns games. Needless to say, Darnall is a huge Browns fan, and is even in the fan Hall of Fame. I'm a very casual sports fan at best, so this was educational in many ways. One, I didn't even know there *was* a football fan hall of fame, nor how close uber fans are, nor how involved they are in promoting not only their teams, but charity events. Much of the book goes into the adventures of being the Bone Lady, who also has her Volvo painted to look like a Browns helmet (did I mention she is a big fan?) Most of the adventures are pretty funny; I laughed out loud at some of them. A few were more serious and one was a bit chilling. Darnall also goes into her life before and when she is not "boned up" as she calls it. In addition, she is a talented mural painter (there are many pictures in this book, including a few of her paintings) and artist. She also writes about her upbringing and her insecurities, and how she works to overcome them. In addition, she also includes tips for fans going to tailgating parties (the highlight of Browns games, because the games, even by her own admission, are so often a letdown), etiquette at the games, and tips on creating a costume if one so desires. This is a fun, easy read and should appeal to sports fans and non-sports fans alike.
Oh, before I go into the book review, I finally, FINALLY saw Star Wars! I can nitpick on a couple details but it would be just that- nitpicking. Ultimately, this was the Star Wars movie I was looking for, the Star Wars I remember growing up with- and then some! Loved it! I can see why so many have gone back for repeated viewings. I may try to catch it one more time on the big screen myself. But I am a happy camper right now.
That said, on to the Book Mouse's Book Report!
57. The Bone Lady, by Debra Darnall. I flew through this fun book, and what a nice read to wrap up 2015 with! This is Darnall's own story as the Bone Lady, to add to the fun of attending Cleveland Browns games. Needless to say, Darnall is a huge Browns fan, and is even in the fan Hall of Fame. I'm a very casual sports fan at best, so this was educational in many ways. One, I didn't even know there *was* a football fan hall of fame, nor how close uber fans are, nor how involved they are in promoting not only their teams, but charity events. Much of the book goes into the adventures of being the Bone Lady, who also has her Volvo painted to look like a Browns helmet (did I mention she is a big fan?) Most of the adventures are pretty funny; I laughed out loud at some of them. A few were more serious and one was a bit chilling. Darnall also goes into her life before and when she is not "boned up" as she calls it. In addition, she is a talented mural painter (there are many pictures in this book, including a few of her paintings) and artist. She also writes about her upbringing and her insecurities, and how she works to overcome them. In addition, she also includes tips for fans going to tailgating parties (the highlight of Browns games, because the games, even by her own admission, are so often a letdown), etiquette at the games, and tips on creating a costume if one so desires. This is a fun, easy read and should appeal to sports fans and non-sports fans alike.