Day 29
An informative and fluid look at the history of Cannabis. I thoroughly enjoyed learning the medicinal uses dating back thousands of years ago. Also includes the history behind institutionalized racism attached. Something that I highly appreciate is Booth‘s opinion is known BUT it does not influence his writing on the history. May reread since last reading so much has changed in regards to cannabis.
#whatsonyourshelf #nonfiction
Day 28
Heard this is a classic many really enjoy. I have read Emily of New Moon & The Blue Castle. Unfortunately they got damaged during a flood. Haven‘t had an overwhelming desire to pick this up. Will say I love the cover & leather bound books in general. Anyone recommend?
#whatsonyourshelf #classic #historicalfiction
Day 27
Its rare that I adore the 1st book. They tend to be focused on world building and character development. In that aspect, I adore this. Has its cliches but the rest of the trilogy is totally worth it!
On the day of her arranged wedding, Princess Lia flees to a distant village. Unbeknownst to her, an assassin & her betrothed soon arrive. Who can she trust & what secrets will be uncovered?
#whatsonyourshelf #fantasy #trilogy #romance
Day 26
One of my favorite authors. Especially love her TED talks particularly The Danger of a Single Story. Major themes about Race/racism/racial hierarchy in the West alongside the significance of honesty. I loved how Adichie plays with the juxtaposition between Ifemelu & Obinze‘s Western experiences.
“Racism should never have happened and so you don't get a cookie for reducing it”.
#whatsonyourshelf #race #mustread #fiction
Day 24
Love the show; prompted me to read the source. Captivating so far as to how much Douglas exposes his own failures. Pleasing my interests of psychology, police work & why humans do unbelievably horrific things.
John Douglas describes his journey to the Behavioral Science Unit at the FBI & the interviews he conducted alongside other agents to understanding the psyche of serial killers.
#whatsonyourshelf #nonfiction #psychology #coverlove
Day 22 & 23
Once Upon was a book I never expected to like; required for class. After the death of her father, Margo sets off on a journey with her rifle, supplies & beloved Annie Oakley bio. Searching for her mother, she will need all her survival instincts & skills. Will she survive or will the rivers inhabitants chew her alive? I haven‘t read A Drop yet but believe it‘s also about survival.
#whatsonyourshelf #historicalfiction #feminism
Day 21
Recent 🎁 from an old friend; unread. April, an auctioneer at Sotheby‘s, is sent to the 9th arrondissement of Paris. An apartment from WWII has been discovered filled with antiques including a Boldini painting. There she finds 📓 from the former famous tenant, Marthe de Florian.
The summary reminds me of a recently read with a diff setting - The Light Over London by Julia Kelly.
#whatsonyourshelf #tbr #paris #historicalfiction #art
Day 20
Colossus was my intro to CW & I was hooked! Short story collection about living in NYC & his/hers/their version on NY is different from another‘s. Gifted before moving there & forever grateful. Haven‘t read Underground yet, since I‘m catching up. Nonetheless I expect great things from this phenomenal writer.
“Do not doubt you inspire with every breath, that every breath is a marvel of engineering.”
#whatsonyourshelf #mustread #recommend
Day 19
Classic that I found enjoyable. Critique on 19th century English sex & societal ideologies. Country girl, Tess, learns of her wealthy ancestry & aims to take the family name. What follows is fated to be & will end in tragedy.
“She moved about in a mental cloud of many-coloured idealities, which eclipsed all sinister contingencies by its brightness”
#whatsonyourshelf #classic #women #purity #society
Day 18
Have some time to take break & read a bit. Don‘t think this author/book needs much explaining as both are pretty well known.
“When I‘m asked what I consider to be the most frightening book I‘ve ever written, the answer I give comes easily and with no hesitation... All I know is that Pet Sematary is the one I put in a drawer, thinking I had finally gone too far.”
#whatsonyourshelf #horror #stephenking
