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Weekly book post
Aug. 5th, 2013 12:51 pmA week where I definitely escaped into books, mostly light fiction. I've thoroughly adapted to my Kindle. It makes it much easier to read during commutes.
But first I forgot to share this here. 25 Signs You’re Addicted To Books --> http://t.co/jgQll3SEcw. Kept going "yup, that's me. That's me too."
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan. Really, really good. This is one of those books full of nuggets that I want to share with people. Honey bees aren't native to America, Johnny Appleseed was actually bringing booze to the American frontier, and more. He focuses on apples, potatoes, tulips, and cannabis to show how we shape plants and plants shape us. He explores facets of plants as ornaments, food, intoxicants, and cultural icons. There's a nice bibliography at the end for additional reading.
Gods and Pawns by Kage Baker. This has been my week to pig out on Kage Baker stories. Gods and Pawns is another collection of her short stories set in The Company universe. The stories are an interesting mix of history, time travel, and adventure. She continues to carry forward the themes of The Company while providing enjoyable reads. I particularly liked the story featuring William Hearst. You don't have to be a history buff to enjoy her stories but it certainly helps.
Black Projects, White Knights by Kage Baker. A collection of short stories set in The Company universe. She continues to entertain me with these carefully researched yet imaginative stories. These are a great way to pick up some backstories with her recurring characters. It's also fun to read about the company operations. Very enjoyable.
The Empress of Mars by Kage Baker. I seriously loved this book. It had shades of some early science fiction novelss like Venus Equilateral and Jay Score. There are some intimations of The Company but the book is a standalone. Mary is a most memorable character and the others almost equally so. Her Mars is believable. Well worth reading.
The Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins. The eleventh book in the Gideon Oliver series, but first chronologically. He introduces the woman Gideon eventually marries and the FBI agent he often works with. It's a good read with the overseas locale and details I've come to expect.
The Run by Stuart Woods. I like Stuart Woods' earlier books better than the later ones. This is a page turner about Will Lee's election to the White House. Fun and fast, a perfect vacation trip book.
A Brewing Storm, A, Raging Storm and A Bloody Storm by "Richard Castle." Tie-ins to the television show. Quick reads, fluffy as cotton candy. Not worth buying but I downloaded them on Overdrive and read them on the bus. They are perfect for that.
But first I forgot to share this here. 25 Signs You’re Addicted To Books --> http://t.co/jgQll3SEcw. Kept going "yup, that's me. That's me too."
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan. Really, really good. This is one of those books full of nuggets that I want to share with people. Honey bees aren't native to America, Johnny Appleseed was actually bringing booze to the American frontier, and more. He focuses on apples, potatoes, tulips, and cannabis to show how we shape plants and plants shape us. He explores facets of plants as ornaments, food, intoxicants, and cultural icons. There's a nice bibliography at the end for additional reading.
Gods and Pawns by Kage Baker. This has been my week to pig out on Kage Baker stories. Gods and Pawns is another collection of her short stories set in The Company universe. The stories are an interesting mix of history, time travel, and adventure. She continues to carry forward the themes of The Company while providing enjoyable reads. I particularly liked the story featuring William Hearst. You don't have to be a history buff to enjoy her stories but it certainly helps.
Black Projects, White Knights by Kage Baker. A collection of short stories set in The Company universe. She continues to entertain me with these carefully researched yet imaginative stories. These are a great way to pick up some backstories with her recurring characters. It's also fun to read about the company operations. Very enjoyable.
The Empress of Mars by Kage Baker. I seriously loved this book. It had shades of some early science fiction novelss like Venus Equilateral and Jay Score. There are some intimations of The Company but the book is a standalone. Mary is a most memorable character and the others almost equally so. Her Mars is believable. Well worth reading.
The Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins. The eleventh book in the Gideon Oliver series, but first chronologically. He introduces the woman Gideon eventually marries and the FBI agent he often works with. It's a good read with the overseas locale and details I've come to expect.
The Run by Stuart Woods. I like Stuart Woods' earlier books better than the later ones. This is a page turner about Will Lee's election to the White House. Fun and fast, a perfect vacation trip book.
A Brewing Storm, A, Raging Storm and A Bloody Storm by "Richard Castle." Tie-ins to the television show. Quick reads, fluffy as cotton candy. Not worth buying but I downloaded them on Overdrive and read them on the bus. They are perfect for that.
