by Siân Evans Alright Sian Evans, I'll give you 4 out of 5 birds for Maiden Voyages. The title alone sucked me in. I love reading history of women that is often not talked about. I was given this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. I thought the stories of these... Continue Reading →
Call Me God: The Untold Story of the DC Sniper Investigation by Jim Clemente
Okay Jim Clemente I give you 5 out of 5 birds for Call Me God! I might be the only one in America who didn't know about this? Okay I was young when it happened, but still. How terrifying to know there was a shooter out there with no pattern and could be anywhere at... Continue Reading →
Bind, Torture, Kill: The inside Story of the Serial Killer Next Door by Roy Wenzl
Roy Wenzl deserves five out of five birds for covering this psychotic story. Seriously Dennis deserves more than prison... I don't recommend reading In Cold Blood and BTK in tandem. There's no way in hell I'll move to Kansas now. I was fascinated with the facts of the case and how it played out. He... Continue Reading →
Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions from Tiny Mortals About Death by Caitlin Doughty
I give Caitlin Doughty and her novel Will My Cat Say My Eyeballs? five out of five birds! If you love fun facts, death, and facts about dead people this is your next read or listen. It's a compilation of questions that kids have asked Caitlin who owns a funeral home and she answers them... Continue Reading →
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
I'll give Mary Roach 4 out of 5 birds for her Nonfiction Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers. It's been months since I actually finished this one and so my review might not be as on point. It is a very in depth look into how cadavers are used. Will I be donating my... Continue Reading →
The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Jonathan Haidt
I give The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt 5 out of 5 birds. I was hovering between 4 and 5 but decide to up it because I've seen in a difference in how I process information since reading it. There were so many quotes from it that I want to memorize and... Continue Reading →
Writing Irresistible KidLit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers
This book deserves 5 out of 5 birds from me! I was given this book as a gift my brother- who has been consistently cheering me on in my endeavor to become an author. I enjoy writing YA and felt like Mary Kole had great advice. I found it a slow read, not because it... Continue Reading →
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone
Lori nailed this book, it definitely deserves 5 out of 5 birds! Honestly, I want to get this book for everyone for Christmas, but also don’t want people to think I’m telling them they need to talk to someone. With that said, this book convinces me even more, that everyone should take some time with... Continue Reading →
Ten Days in a Mad-House
Ten Days in a Mad-House by Nellie Bly My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ten Days in a Mad-House by Nellie Bly deserves 4 out 5 birds from me! I am sad to say that I had no idea who Nellie Bly was before listening to this book. I definitely want to read more about... Continue Reading →
The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row
The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton (Introduction), Lara Love Hardin, Bryan Stevenson (Foreword)This book highlights the tragic and inspiring story of Anthony Ray Hinton and it definitely deserves 5 out... Continue Reading →