nevertheless, she persisted
I 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). […]
Read MoreYes, it’s dinosaur time. This year, I have kind of reverted back to my eight-year-old self: dinosaur and space obsessed. My brain might be better suited for English and history, but my first love has always been science. And yes, I’ve always been a massive nerd, thanks for asking. I’m sure my entire family remembers […]
Read MoreRecently, I realized that the vast majority of memoirs I read are by celebrities (medical memoirs come in second). Which isn’t a bad thing – it’s something I really enjoy. They’re usually a great combination of both deep and funny. However, I did want to explore a memoir by someone I hadn’t already heard of. […]
Read MoreI’d be willing to bet a lot of you think this is some sort of horror novel about zombies. Well, you’d be half right. Because this book is about zombies. But it’s not fiction. Zombies are real. They’re just not the kind of zombies we see in science fiction movies. Well, mostly. In his book, […]
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