My new audiobook, from 1993. Yes, I am partially listening to this because the author and I share last names.
pickIf you‘re reading this for insights on the Apollo 13 mission don‘t. However if you want fun stories about astronaut training from a guy with a laid back attitude this is worth a read. I loved the stories about the different places they traveled to study geology before going to the moon. I also appreciated his thoughts about climate change at the end too.
My October pick for #12BooksOf2024 is Apollo 13, by Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger. A fascinating, suspenseful read. I was inspired to watch the movie as well, and that was also great.
pickLoved this! Even though I knew roughly how this story ended, the journey there made for a suspenseful read. Great work by Lovell and Kluger.
pickNot my favorite of the series but still good enough. This one is set at a house party and is set on Apollo and Cassandra.
I will keep reading this series because they‘re a very good escape for me.
pickThis series has been an entirely enjoyable way to read through my summer break. Loving every minute.
Book 45 of 2024
I found the poem Henry was reciting to Alex in the V&A, and I'm obsessed with it!
"It rhymes in French." - Henry ?
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pickI love listening to this audiobook this time of year because it has the recording of the astronauts reading Genesis on Christmas Eve while in orbit around the moon. This was such an inspiring mission, but not as well known as some of the others.
