Monthly Archives: December 2022

An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong – 2022 / 481 pages read by author 14h 17mRating: 8.5 / zoology  I read very few books about zoology much less the specifics of the animals’ senses. … Continue reading →

It’s a good thing I haven’t finalized my list of best books of 2022 yet. This one is going on there!   John Grisham is BACK!!!  He seemed to be kind of on vacation for a few years  during the 2000s, … Continue reading →

I’d love to review a really good book right now, but the only fiction I seem to be reading since Cormac McCarthy’s new novels are not in the least little bit inspiring. They’re not even good for escape (except possibly the … Continue reading →

I thought I’d read something by Steve Cavanagh before but nope, after checking his older books it looks like I was in error. So I ended up reading The Plea which is the second in the Eddie Flynn series.  Okay fine.   … Continue reading →

This book is certainly a thriller. It might be partly procedural but that’s in the background because the “good guys” are ex-law enforcement. Forsaken Country is more of an adventure-thriller with the exciting chase-parts of it taking place in wilds … Continue reading →

And here we go again – after a couple hours looking for what might be a good Christmas-time murder mystery which was not too romancey or involved a non-murder type crime I found Murder on the Christmas Express by Alexandra … Continue reading →

This is a very difficult book to listen to. In fact one reviewer said of the print version that it was “confusing.”  there are too many 1st person narrators and many more characters all set in alternating time frames. Furthermore, … Continue reading →

Generally, I enjoy reading while listening to the same book partly because of my eyes don’t work so good anymore but also because the audio distracts me from my tinnitus. Also, I love seeing the maps, source notes, graphics and … Continue reading →

Stella Maris is a term for a female protector or guiding spirit at sea. The title is sometimes given to the Virgin Mary, and it’s often the name given to Catholic Churches and aid societies.   Stella MarisBy Cormac McCarthy 2020 (198 pages)Read … Continue reading →

John Banville has written 22 novels so far under the name of John Banville.  And he’s got another 13 to his  credit under the pseudonym Benjamin Black. Now, in 2022 he has gone back to using the name of John … Continue reading →

 I found this several months ago and it just sat in my Wish List until a few weeks ago but now it’s the Christmas season so I bring it out.   A Gift of Bonesby Carolyn Haines -2018 Read by … Continue reading →

I’d been waiting for this one  (and the sequel which is due out in 2 days!)  I even had it stashed in my cart at Audible (rather than a pre-purchase) so when I became aware it was available I’d get … Continue reading →