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Passing on this one for now. Just getting out of the hugest book slump of my life, and I‘m just not getting into it. Maybe I‘ll be in a better frame of mind for it at another time.

From my TBR pile. I wasn‘t sure if I would enjoy this book - I‘m not usually a Hollywood figure fan. However, this book was a pleasant surprise. It was a very interesting fictionalized version of the life of Hedy Lamar and how she tried to assist in the US effort during WW 2. It was also interesting to learn about the influence of her work on today‘s technology. 🌟🌟🌟 1/2. #wintergames. #thefilthyanimals

1. Reading as much of tagged book as possible before it‘s returned to the library.

2. Not really, sadly.

Bk10 of this weeks #LibraryHaul is another #NFNov pick. This is about the actress Hedy Lamarr, who was a lot more than just a pretty face. In 1937, Hedy Kiesler is desperate for a way out of Vienna, with her Jewish heritage it‘s only a matter of time before the Nazis realise who she is. But she‘s been listening at all those parties at her husbands castle, she has a few secrets that may help her new country. Including the fact she‘s a scientist.

So far I'm enjoying reading about Hedy and her early life. Don't care much for her husband but what can you do 🤷🏽‍♀️

Next talk - standing room only about historical fiction between Marie Benedict (The Only Woman in the Room, about Hedy Lamarr, aka the book that kept me up til 3 am reading) and Whitney Scharer (The Age of Light). #morristownfestivalofbooks #mfob #mfob2019 #bookfestival #authortalk #historicalfiction

Hedy Lamar iat the age of 19 marries an arms dealer with incredible influence in WW2 politics in Austria. She is pulled into a life of power and control. As a Jewish woman, she must escape Austria and this life. The story continues through her film career in the US and her work on an invention to hopefully help the war effort. A so-so because the writing style didn‘t click with me and it felt dry for such an interesting story.

This actually wasn't a bad read; but it didn't live up to the promised story described on the flap.

The story itself described a very intelligent tinkerer, but not a scientist. And though her invention was brilliant I can see many reasons why the navy didn't fall over themselves trying to utilize it at the time that had nothing to do with the sex of the inventor. But that's the sole reason given🤷‍♀️

I enjoyed The Other Einstein so looking forward to this one

Great book and example that there is a lot more behind a pretty face!!

But it seems to me, that Hedy, her history, and her creation may have even greater symbolic importance.
—-Author‘s Note,The Only Woman in the Room.

This book only makes me want to know more about this fascinating woman.

This was a look into the life of movie star Hedy Lamarr. Her marriage to a wealthy and abusive arms dealer in her native Austria is detailed as WWII is on the horizon. But she was not just another pretty face, and she took the information gleaned from that relationship and her interest of science and technology to create an invention that could benefit the Allied forces. I would love to learn more about her as she was a fascinating person.

Not as exciting as the blurb made it sound like it would be, but an interesting read nonetheless.

My third book finished for #24in48 and book 5 for #14books14weeks

this book is right up my alley! I'm only an hour and a half in, but I'm invested 👏🏼

Starting a new book at 1:30 am because I just finished one and I can‘t go to sleep without starting a new one.

Stuck in my biggest reading rut in a while. I‘ve started and stopped 5-6 books recently, but none have pulled me in. I started this today on a recommendation from another teacher. She let me borrow it and asked if I would finish it before summer (so, by June 14) because she has friends who want to read it too...and I said yes 😅 That‘s one way to force myself to finally finish a book!

Had such an amazing week at BookExpo and BookCon! It was wonderful to meet new and old Litten friends and connect on a deeper level than what the internet allows. Hopefully it won't be another year until the next meet-up!
Here's a snapshot of some of my bookish goodies!! An adorable tote bag from #Workman, a new wallet from #chicklitdesigns, artisanal stationary from #orangeart, candles from #waxspurts, a sticker from #MaiaToll, and a new book!!

Another entry in "I started reading one chapter before bed and stayed up to finish the whole book" saga of my life. FABULOUS read. I love Benedict's penchant for recentering forgotten women of history, and this novel about Hedy Lamarr is no exception. She is more than a pretty face and a great actress - she was a scientist and inventor and also was once married to a notorious Nazi-era weapons dealer. This book is brisk but tense. 5 stars.

BBQ with a side of fiction.

#bookanddinner

I‘ve been fascinated with Hedy Lamarr‘s life ever since I learnt about her frequency hopping invention and this book was just what I needed! Once she got married, I couldn‘t put it down until she got to America! I was so tense and worried for her.

5-6-19: My 36th finished book of 2019! 📖#️⃣3️⃣6️⃣ #Theonlywomanintheroom #mariebenedict

Sad but probably true.

“Rulers and movements may rise and fall, but the power of money always prevails. “
#quotes

I‘ve read two previous books by this author and so far this one is just as good as those. If you want books about strong, scientific-minded women in history, give this a read.

It‘s hard to read when this girl is being so silly and cute. #catsoflitsy

I was excited for this one but gave up after 20%. The writing style was meh and I didn‘t care what happened.

Still reading this historical fiction about the life of Hedy Lamarr before she started using that name. Early in her teens, she was a stage acts in Austria, but becomes tangled up with a mysterious and powerful man who very clearly has a hand in the second World War...Hedy's own Jewish family urges her on, pulled with warnings about getting too close to this potentially dangerous man, but, out of fear, sends her directly into marriage! I'm hooked.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved this book. It was a very short read at only 250 pages. I found her early life more fascinating, especially when she was married to Fritz Mandl and having to escape his castle. Now I really want to google every aspect of her life! Hedy Lamarr is the one on the left next to Judy Garland.

Hedy Lamarr was so pretty! Loving this book so far.

Starting this one on this snowy day!

My February 2019 read. 1) Water For Elephants - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2) Love Warrior - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3) The Gilded Wolves - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4) Up From Slavery - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5) The Good Neighbor - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6) The Only Woman in the Room - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 7) One Day in December - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 8) If Beale Street Could Talk - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My list of recommendations for Women's History Month is up at BookBub! Check out new releases (some aren't even out yet) inspired by women of the past, from movie star inventors to 17th-century Dutch painters to an all-female Korean diving collective. So much to stack! https://www.bookbub.com/blog/2019/03/01/books-for-womens-history-month-editorial...

A novelization of Heddy Lamarr‘s life, which was thrilling and full of interesting twists and turns.

Well I won‘t lie- I expected much more from this book which reads to me like the outline of a book. Hedy Kiesler (Lamarr) had a fascinating life which is due more than the 250 pages it gets here. It is not the length but the depth that is lacking. I have not read Benedict‘s other semi- biographical works but this does not send me off in search of them- rather it sends me in search of a work that brings Hedy to life. 3🌟

Hedy Lamarr is a name I had never heard of until this book. It is so unfortunate and such a tragedy that so many women are lost to our historical archives who contributed so much to the betterment of our society. And the reason for their lack of recognition? Because they were female. I enjoyed learning about Hedy‘s life. It‘s a great read.

Aaahhhh! What a great package! Thank you so much @Sills !! I am so excited to have The Only Woman in the Room! The bookmarks, the decal, the chocolate—all my favorites. But that scarf- I could NOT be more excited about it!! You totally “got” me. 😊
@bookish_wookish #lonelyheartsclubswap

Short book fictionalizing Hedy Lamar‘s awesome story. The rain won‘t stop and Whiskey has just given up the fight to go for a walk any time soon😞 Happy Sunday Littens #DogsOfLitsy

@BookishMarginalia is upset that the U.S. Navy didn‘t take Heddy Lamarr‘s invention seriously because she was an actress. #MiaCat continues to sleep unperturbed in her lap. #CatsOfLitsy

#CurrentView — After-dinner time in our household! Hope your Saturday has been as nice and low-key as ours! 💜❤️💜

Lazy Saturday continues! I‘m reading the tagged book while @WanderingBookaneer is #audiogaming and the cats are lounging. Pictured here: the enigmatic #YetiCat 😍 #CatsofLitsy

1. Albuquerque, New Mexico
2. Marie Benedict
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4. Bed or on a couch
5. The only woman in the room/ tagged book
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This was a powerful novel. I usually don't read historical fiction let alone adult novels but this one was eye opening and is very important for women to read in the #metoo era. This made me realize how much women were marginalized and still marginalized today. It is sad that Hedy never got recognized for her inventions when she was alive

Audiobooks and puzzles - happy together. Just finished this one and now on to Great American Novels.

I learned so much about Hedy Lamarr‘s life, particularly about her inventions and attempts to shorten WWII.

Hedy (Keisler) Lamarr, successful actress and intelligent inventor was determined to thwart the Third Reich's mass destruction and death. She worked tirelessly for the war effort because she was deeply guilt ridden of the knowledge she kept to herself when she fled her powerful armament husband in Austria. Although her invention was successful the Navy refused to use it because she was a beautiful woman. A future Lamarr movie night for sure!

Currently reading barnes and noble book club

*squee* Just returned from the local B&N Book Club where the author, Marie Benedict, talked and did a book signing!

Well, finished in time to lead the Book Club discussion tonight. I‘ve already spoken to one member who hated it, and I‘m kind of lukewarm, so if anyone comes this discussion will be interesting. While Hedy Lamarr is a really interesting historical figure, I found this fictional account of her life as a married woman in Vienna and her subsequent work in Hollywood to be shallowly drawn and rather simplistic. Bloodless. It reads easily, though.