nevertheless, she persisted
One of my unofficial reading goals this year is to read a few memoirs that weren’t written by people I’d already heard of. Now, I love a good celebrity memoir, but there’s something to be said about learning more about other people’s experiences. And when I read the synopsis for Jeff Henigson’s Warhead, I was […]
Read MoreI have always been fascinated by Leonardo da Vinci. Not only is he an insanely talented artist, he was a true genius. The original renaissance man. My love for him was cemented when I read Walter Isaacson’s Leonardo da Vinci last year (if you couldn’t tell by my inability to shut up about it). So […]
Read MoreIt’s summer, which means it’s time for some fun reading! And what is more fun than a choose your own adventure book? Which, admittedly, I don’t think I ever read as a kid. But this one is definitely the exception, for obvious reasons. I mean, it’s NPH. And also this month’s audiobook of the month. […]
Read MoreI am a huge fan of Bill and Melinda Gates. I think they are genuinely good people who do an immense amount of good in the world. Plus, Bill Gates’s book recommendations have turned out to be some of my favorite books. I’ve been looking forward to Melinda Gates’s new book, The Moment of Lift […]
Read MoreI am always interested in everything Victorian history. I actually focused on it back when I was a European history major in college. I’ve read about Victorian culture and society and crime. But one thing I hadn’t read too much about: medicine. Victorian medicine was both fascinating and brutal. And while I really enjoyed learning […]
Read MoreIt’s the first day of spring! Which is the beginning of that time of the year when I stay inside in the air conditioning and read. But it’s also the time of year that feels like a new start, full of possibilities. Today, I thought I’d share a few books I would really like to […]
Read MoreLast month, I shared some history or historical books to read for Black History Month (or anytime, really). So, I thought I’d do the same thing for Women’s History Month! I stuck to books I’ve read and feel confident recommending (most of the books recommended under the main suggestions are books still on my TBR). […]
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