Usually I am not a fan of historical non fiction but because this was biologically historical I decided to try it out. I tend to skim through these types of books (many details and facts) and The Ghost Map was no exception. I thouroughly enjoyed it however. I didn't get in every detail but I was intrigued by the story and the way this epidemic changed the modern world.
The second book, Angry Houswives Eating Bon-Bons, was a quick light-hearted read. There was one chapter that I wish would have been left out completely describing a soldier's experience in the Vietnam war, but other then that I thought the book was really fun. please continue to send me any recommendations!!
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Those look like fun books. I love to read as well, but I'll have to put those on my reading list. I'm swamped because I study literature - so I'm always reading, just not always everything I choose.
Anyway,I'm wondering if you could email me Laney's email so I can invite her to our blog.
tood, I don't think you'd love the angry housewives one much! are there any great books out of the zillions you've had to read that you would recommend? and yes I'll email you right away :) tell betty and your entire family hello.
Well, to be totally honest with you, the books I read aren't really that cool. And when I read regular stuff, it's always super-mainstream because I like to stay up on what people are reading in general. I think that the last thing I read and liked - just for fun was the Twilight series of books. Call me crazy. I also loved the last installment of Harry Potter. I have read some cool Spanish novels recently, but their not offered in translation - too bad.
three words. goodreads dot com. we can be friends.
did you watch proj. run reunion? what was with chris march and rami, are they dating now?
I loved Ghost Map! So fascinating. I'm glad someone else likes it too.
emily f.
I've been told about good reads a few times and I believe that you have finally convinced me! I'll get on today. and about chris and rami. WEIRDy weirdY. the whole arm holding thing?! Kent and I kept trying to figure out if we were seeing things properly! I really enjoyed the reunion. what was up with christian though? he was so boring and nonconfrontational! I'm so excited for next week.
leisy, sorry this isn't a comment about your book picks, but i desperately need your help. do you know of anyone or by chance know yourself how to get in contact with matt baker? i saw him last night at the temple, told him i would set him up with my friend, (do you remember kristen ogden?), got his number but it didn't save in my phone!!! i have already called kristen about it and she is interested and i don't know what to do. please help!!!
susan, I wrote you all the info I could find on your blog!!
I actually did an exhibit for a school project on that epidemic.... It is so stinking interesting and seriously changed our world forever.
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