Nonfiction
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Book Review: Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths by Natalie Haynes
Pandora’s Jar by Natalie Haynes Publisher: Picador Publication date: 13 May 2021 Genre: Non fiction Page count: 320 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars The Greek myths are among the world’s most important cultural building blocks and they have been retold many times, but rarely do they focus on the remarkable women at the Continue reading
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Book Review: The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold
I don’t read a lot of nonfiction, but when I do pick it up I tend to lean toward history books. My friend Amber listened to the audiobook for The Five over the summer and it sounded so intriguing! I ended up picking it up and absolutely loving it too, not just for the social… Continue reading
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Monthly Reading Wrap-Up: October 2019
I am a few days late with this post because, well, I totally forgot about it. However, I am pleased to report that October was a fantastic reading month for me! I struggled a little in September, but was able to turn things around this past month. So pleased! Take a look at what I… Continue reading
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Book Review: My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf
I love true crime, but I tend to get my true crime fix from podcasts rather than books. I want to amend this and have recently been keeping an eye out for interesting titles. I have heard great things about My Friend Dahmer, which has recently been made into a film, and decided to pick… Continue reading
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Book Review: Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig
A few years ago I stumbled upon a little book called Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig. I cannot tell you what a game changing book this was for me. Here was this person who could talk about depression and anxiety with honesty, humour, and hope. It was the first time I really acknowledged… Continue reading
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Monthly Reading Round-Up: June 2018
June is a wrap! I can’t believe June is already over — where has the time gone? Fortunately, July is here and that means YALC is around the corner! How is my YALC TBR going? It’s best to just not ask. Continue reading
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Weekly Wrap-Up: 08 June 2018
Happy Friday! Today is a particularly special Friday because it’s my birthday. I’ve made it to 30 and still don’t feel like an adult. How?? I suspect that at this point, I’ll never be a proper grown up. I also had three pieces of cake for breakfast and am bouncing off the walls — that… Continue reading
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Flash Reviews: Nonfiction Science
It’s time for another set of flash reviews! Today, I’m focusing on nonfiction science, specifically books about space. Now you may know that I’m completely obsessed with space. If I had the right kind of brain, I would have been an astronomer. However, I’m more of a reader than a scientist, so instead of studying… Continue reading
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TBR Thursday
TBR Thursday is one of my favorite weekly posts from Bionic Book Worm’s lovely blog, so I thought I’d try my hand at it. If you aren’t following her yet, well, you really should be. Not only does she do great reviews and bookish posts, she’s an all-around lovely person. You can find her blog here!… Continue reading
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One Minute Recommendation: History
This is a new series I’m going to try out aimed at people who are looking for a recommendation, a specific type of book, or just want something completely new. Continue reading
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