The latest question on Booking Through Thursday is this, as suggested by JM:“I receive a lot of review books, but I have never once told lies about the book just because I got a free copy of it. However, some authors seem to feel that if they send you a copy of their book for […]
OK, it’s time for a challenge. I think I’ll start out with something manageable and see if I can stay committed. [Oh, how fickle we are these days. I’m currently reading Erik Larson’s “Thunderstruck” and marveling at Marconi’s steadfast chase after the harness of radio waves over many, many years. Then there’s my maternal grandfather
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I have to admit that I overdo the reading sometimes and need to get away from it all. The fact that I also suffer from migraines doesn’t help. Wearing a sleep mask at times is a necessity for me, and I’ve tried many different kinds. The best commercial mask BY FAR is the 40 Blinks
I’ve written a few very small reviews of some of the books I’ve read, mostly mysteries, of course. Instead of duplicating, I’ll just give the link for those on LibThing and let you read them there. If you haven’t checked out LibThing, I urge you to take a look. It’s more than a book cataloging
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My life is full of lists. Grocery lists, email lists, phone numbers, bank transactions, birds I’ve seen, and lots of book lists: books to buy soon, book to read, books to look up online, books to add to my database (which is a big list), etc. But there are always more lists… 100 Must-Read Books:
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Cats wait until you’re on the phone to be naughty. They know you are otherwise occupied and therefore cannot turn your complete disciplinary attention to their acts of mutilation, harassment, general mess-making and running amok. Meanwhile, they KNOW you are aware of the situation, but powerless to stop it. Before cordless phones, this was made
I’ve been doing a lot of sitting around in the dark lately. Literally, not figuratively. Dusk is when the Screech-owl family shows up in the yard, and if there are any lights on in the house, it’s difficult to see them. Have you ever noticed how many lights there really ARE in a modern home?
Not one of those introductions where I tell you all about myself, just warning you to expect the unexpected. I have eclectic interests and will no doubt fill the paragraphs with comments about everyday things, reviews of useful items, and a few rants. Stay tuned if you dare. © Jan McClintock of We Need More
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