so-soThis was just okay for me. I struggled to connect with the story and found the writing unimpressive. It‘s not uncommon for short stories to fall flat for me, but this one nearly caused me to give up. I only finished it because it was so brief. I‘ve learned that Allende‘s writing simply isn‘t for me.
Full Review abookandadog.com/blog/lovers-at-the-museum
“Think about what a strange feat Nike pulled off with this product. Nike took a non-screen-based, often anti-social, occasionally loathed or feared activity-running-and turned it into a screen-supported social game. It transformed the motivation to run from being about exercise to being about social competition. Nike+ took an uncontrolled venue . . . and created a compelling experience around it.”
pickThis was an enjoyable reread of a book I haven‘t read in several years. The idea of running away and hiding in a museum is a fun one, and there‘s a bit of a mystery for Claudia and Jamie to investigate as well.
It‘s also been a while since I spent a quiet Friday night with a book and cup of tea, and it was very much appreciated.
#MiddleGrade #MsDsLibrary
“This text is based on Nelson Molina‘s career of finding worth in everything, and the story of his museum acts as a counternarrative to our overuse of disposable goods.”
Read the full review here:
https://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/xvii-4/7/
From Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, MOMA. I had no idea there was a particular refugee flag. I learned so much today in such a fun & amazing way.
Designed by Margaret E. Knight in 1870s-1880s. “One of the first women to obtain a US patent. Who knew?!
From Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, MOMA.
From the exhibit Pirouette: Turning Points in Design , at the MOM, Rainbow Flag. 🏳️🌈
From Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, at the MOMA Such an intriguing exhibit. We had such fun! This is for you Christine!
pickVespa Nyx wants nothing more than to work with "Unnaturals", creatures of myths and legends like the Manticore, but a mere girl could never in a society where the saints are Darwin and Tesla and anything magic is punishable by death. When a Tinker boy steals an amulet from her, Vespa finds herself embroiled in the dark underpinnings of her society and fighting for what is right.
Loved the atmospheric world and characters and the heisty elements.
bailed