so-soI suppose this one needs some expectations management. Don‘t come to The Orchid Thief looking for a profile of an interesting man or an account of a baffling crime. Treat it more like a memoir, the story of Orlean‘s lost year (or two) following orchid obsessives around Florida and reading the police blotter for intriguing stories about plant crimes. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/the-orchid-thief-susan-orlean/
1. I picked up the tagged book from my free cycle group.
2. The house was at the end of a long drive in the woods, and when I got there I saw a bald eagle in the trees.
3. Then I went to my favorite indie bookstore followed by a late lunch of loaded fries and spiced winter ale.
4. I spent several hours waiting while my car was being serviced, but I had a good book (and some entertaining canned TV programming) to keep me occupied.
#5joysfriday
My top 3 children's books from the list:
1. The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
2. Matilda by Roald Dahl
3. Harry Potter by JK Rowling
#TLT #ThreeListThursday @dabbe
#TLT #ThreeListThursday @dabbe
So many memories here! My score was 56.
My favourites:
Anne of Green Gables
Narnia books
A Wrinkle in Time
Should have been on the list:
The Paperbag Princess
Stand in the Wind
Alligator Pie
Honourable mention: The Devil in Vienna is one of my favourite books of all time but maybe more a pre-teen book.
Would like to read (based on the cover 😉)
The Arrival
Julian is a Mermaid
Cianpollo the Little Onion
bailedThe main character Victoria has a huge anger problem and attacks everyone. I found a spoiler that revealed that she becomes a mother at a later part in the book, and I protest her becoming one. That‘s why I am not finishing this book.
“Flowers come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, but all have one thing in common: they help plants grow.“
In Flowers, Gail Gibbons takes young readers on a colorful journey through the fascinating world of flowers. From their seeds to blooming petals, this beautifully illustrated book explains how flowers grow, their parts, and their importance to the environment. With simple text and engaging illustrations, Flowers is a perfect choice for children curious about nature and the wonders of plant life.
pickFlowers by Gail Gibbons is an informative and beautifully illustrated book that introduces young readers to the world of flowers. With her signature clear and engaging writing style, Gibbons explores the parts of a flower, how they grow, and their role in nature. The book is full of vibrant illustrations that complement the text, helping to bring complex concepts to life in an accessible way.
