Came across this lovely image by John MacDonald on Vicki Goodwin’s blog – The Page Turner. Lovely, just lovely.
THE RETURN OF AN OLD SCOURGE: STARVATION
I came across this post by Claude Forthomme (a woman) and wanted to share it.
Publisher cancels Milo Yiannopoulos book ‘Dangerous’
Don’t know if you saw this interesting bit of news, but since we were discussing Milo’s book earlier, I thought you might like to know.
And who said your voice doesn’t matter?
Though he’ll either self-publish or find someone else who will publish it for him, I’m sure. It was ranked 83 on Amazon’s overall book list, after all
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NEW YORK (AP) — Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos’ publisher has cancelled his planned book, “Dangerous.”
Source: Publisher cancels Milo Yiannopoulos book ‘Dangerous’
Thrice the Binded Cat Hath Mew’d – Alan Bradley
My daughter bought this and she shared it with me once she was done with it.
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s: published in 2016, hardcover is smaller than most hardcover, it’s 331 pages.
Blurb: (Goodreads) In spite of being ejected from Miss Bodycote’s Female Academy in Canada, twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce is excited to be sailing home to England. But instead of a joyous homecoming, she is greeted on the docks with unfortunate news: Her father has fallen ill, and a hospital visit will have to wait while he rests. But with Flavia’s blasted sisters and insufferable cousin underfoot, Buckshaw now seems both too empty—and not empty enough. Only too eager to run an errand for the vicar’s wife, Flavia hops on her trusty bicycle, Gladys, to deliver a message to a reclusive wood-carver. Finding the front door ajar, Flavia enters and stumbles upon the poor man’s body hanging upside down on the back of his bedroom door. The only living creature in the house is a feline that shows little interest in the disturbing scene. Curiosity may not kill this cat, but Flavia is energized at the prospect of a new investigation. It’s amazing what the discovery of a corpse can do for one’s spirits. But what awaits Flavia will shake her to the very core.
What I liked: Flavia is her usual, enjoyable self, even after eight books. Bradley has a good end to the murder mystery. Why he ended the book (not the mystery itself) is a big question, but I’m not going to discuss that so I don’t give it away. I listened to part of this (with the talented Jayne Entwistle as narrator, as usual) and read part, which confirmed that listening is more enjoyable to me. I also notice I miss less or remember more (not sure which) with audio.
What I didn’t like: This wasn’t my favorite Flavia story. It didn’t seem quite as tightly written – meaning there were things in the book I didn’t know why Bradley put it in and some odd things with the writing. For example – Flavia meets a significant character (a stranger to her) and Bradley doesn’t fully describe what he looks like until she meets him (Hillary) the second time. And when she meets him the first time, she ends up rubbing his shoulders. This seems out of character and in addition, an odd thing to do to a stranger. Another odd addition is the Horn Dance that apparently happens in town each year. It just seemed like it was stuck in there just so a character can sing at it (the reasoning of which is part of the plot). I assume Bradley didn’t tell the reader why Flavia was ejected from Miss Bodycote’s Female Academy in Canada because he’s mention this more in the next book, but it was something that felt was missing, along with the secret organization (forget the name) and what that groups goal/work is, which I thought would be discussed. I thought that was a line in his other books that he was working toward, but not with this book.
Rating: 3.5/5 As I said, not my favorite Flavia novel but still entertaining. From the ending, Bradley’s obviously going to write another one.
Old Tune Tuesday – Suddenly I See – KT Tunstall
I know, this isn’t that old, but this came up for me on Pandora and I thought you might like to tap your toes today 🙂
A Good Concept, But– : S. by J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst
This is so cool and innovative! Reminds me of an idea I have about “extras” for my Agnes books. (I’ll share that when I have it all figured out 😉
I’ve got to see if my library can order this for me.
I am thoroughly intrigued!
I’ve pretty much given up reviewing books here, preferring to do that on Goodreads. But this book is such a special case, I thought I would dump out my thoughts about it here.
This is what it looks like.
First of all, in the ubiquitous 5-star rating system, I would give this book three stars. Maybe 3.5 — mostly for a clever and intriguing package. It really does celebrate (and, some would say, desecrate) the book as physical object. The book, entitled Ship of Theseus, supposedly published in 1949, really does look like an old library book, complete with return dates stamped inside the back cover. (The latest date is from 2000, which suggests that good old Pollard State U is really behind the times, because rubber date stamps disappeared from college libraries long before the end of the last century. But never mind that). The grey buckram binding…
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The World Is Still A Pretty Awesome Place Photos…
Did I share this already? Might have and you may have seen many of these, but they are worth seeing again on this Thanksgiving Eve.
Thank some nice person you know!
Thanks Christopher!
Don’t Let The Evening News Get You Down,
The World Is Still A Pretty Awesome Place
Photo Phriday – Night Shift.
I usually don’t go for doctored photos but I have a thing for bridges and I love the color on this one. Nice job, Josephine!
Paula Hawkins – The Girl on The Train
I like this post because it points out a couple things: 1 – Not all best sellers are good books. 2 – I’m not the only one who’s critical of bestselling books!
Thanks Bookowly!
Paula Hawkins is a former journalist who was reporting on business. She turned to writing in 2009, when she wrote a bit of romantic comedy fiction under the pen name Amy Silver.
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A Lesbian Artist Who Painted Her Circle of Women at the Turn of the 20th Century
I like this painting so I thought it would make a good Photo Phriday post. I’ve never heard of Romaine Brooks.
Romaine Brooks, “Self-Portrait” (1923), oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, gift of the artist
WASHINGTON, DC — Tucked into a far corner of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, an exhibit showcases the extensive career of artist Romaine Brooks, a turn-of-the-20th-century icon who’s since bee…
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