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Heather wrote: "I have listened to two excellent books recently. The first was A Constellation of Vital Phenomenon by Anthony Mara which I thought was just absolutely fantastic. I loved the characters, the histo..."
A Constellation of Vital Phenomenon is one of my favourite books. I loved all the characters, even those I hated.
Rather behind posting my reviews. I’ve been reading quite a few by Marion Zimmer Bradley; firstly, some Darkover anthologies: The Other Side of the Mirror which I reviewed here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1946598558 and Renunciates of Darkover - review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1946605761.Then novels: The Spell Sword - review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1954206844 and The Forbidden Tower - review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1954215831 and the final book in the Renunciates trilogy, City of Sorcery - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1954244126
I have completed Picasso: Creator And Destroyer. Much of this book focuses on Picasso the destroyer rather than the creator. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Any recommendations about what Peter Singer book should be my introduction to his disruptive thinking?
I have just finished listening to
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys. This book should be compulsory reading for all history classes, although it is historical faction. Moving. Tragic.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Joan wrote: "Any recommendations about what Peter Singer book should be my introduction to his disruptive thinking?"I'm a fan of Peter Singer but haven't read all of his books. I believe he coined the term Animal Liberation, if that's what you mean by disruptive. I'm a fan of his views on poverty and altruism and reviewed a couple of books:
How Are We to Live?: Ethics in an Age of Self-Interest
my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and The Most Good You Can Do: How Effective Altruism Is Changing Ideas About Living Ethically
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
He was just back home in Australia recently, talking about how to get the most bang for your donated buck. Good man!
I imagine fans will eat it up. :)Night Watch #4 in the Kendra Michaels series by Iris Johansen.
I haven't read the first three, when she was blind, but she's obviously kept her acute awareness.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Joan wrote: "Any recommendations about what Peter Singer book should be my introduction to his disruptive thinking?"I'm a fan of Peter Singer but haven't read all of..."
Thanks, yes by disruptive I meant his essays on animal rights, people with disabilities and euthanasia. The essays I have read have been accessible and thought provoking so I want more!
Here's my review of
Raspberry Truffle Murder by Wendy Meadows:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've just finished reading The 7th Function of Language. I think having a bit more background knowledge would have helped.Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've just finished reading Road Through Time: The Story of Humanity on the Move.There was much of interest in it. Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5★ Totally loved this wonderfully produced book that should be required reading for public officials all over the world! 
This Is What a Librarian Looks Like: A Celebration of Libraries, Communities, and Access to Information. Author Kyle Cassidy has included essays and history and terrific photos and . . . just read it!
My review (with some of the photos)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "5★ Totally loved this wonderfully produced book that should be required reading for public officials all over the world! [bookcover:This Is What a Librarian Looks Like: A Celebration of Libraries..."
This one is such a good idea isn't it, Patty?
I do like Jane Gardam's books. They have a particular style. I finished The Queen of the Tambourine.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
my review of The Food Of Love Cookery School by Nicky Pellegrinohttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished
1984, which was certainly a timely and eye-opening read, although not quite as good in the end as I'd hoped.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And also bought and read on a whim Speaking of Sin: The Lost Language of Salvation by Barbara Brown Taylor, which I also liked and was a good Lent read.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished
Little Girl Lost by Carol Wyer this morning. 2.5 stars. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advicehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Ashley wrote: "I just finished...A Monster Calls quick read very good book but very sad. Add to your read list."Basically my thoughts exactly about Allegedly by Tiffany Jackson. It very well may be the best novel I read this year, but it's by and large not a happy story.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've just finished reading All Change.Here's my very short review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm pleased I read this series.
My review of The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Nice addition to the Wonder books by R.J. Palacio is this children's picture book about the little boy who looks so different.
My review of We're All Wonders (with illustrations)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my review of
The Folk of the Faraway Tree by author Enid Blyton :-https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished The Good People. I do recommend this. Hannah Kent is truly a fantastic writer.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Recently finished The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millard. My review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Joan wrote: "Any recommendations about what Peter Singer book should be my introduction to his disruptive thinking?"I'm a fan of Peter Singer but haven't read all of..."
Read his 'Animal Liberation' years ago, but that's the only one I've encountered.
Just finished The Wool Trilogy by Hugh Howey and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1961942775.
Gill wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "5★ Totally loved this wonderfully produced book that should be required reading for public officials all over the world! [bookcover:This Is What a Librarian Looks Like: A...
This one is such a good idea isn't it, Patty? "
I think it's a terrific idea, Gill!
Joan wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Joan wrote: "Any recommendations about what Peter Singer book should be my introduction to his disruptive thinking?"Thanks, yes by disruptive I meant his essays on animal rights, people with disabilities and euthanasia. The essays I have read have been accessible and thought provoking so I want more! .."
Joan, your best bet is probably to check what's on Goodreads and what people say they like or not.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
If you google, you will find articles written by him, not just about him. he's a controversial figure, but I think he's both kindhearted and practical. He's an interesting man to listen to in conversation. Here's an article that attracted a lot of comments.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentis...
This is a quirky one that's for sure! A Little Bite of Happiness by V.P. Colombo4★
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Chrissie wrote: "I finished The Good People. I do recommend this. Hannah Kent is truly a fantastic writer.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I'm glad I saw your post, Chrissie. I walk past her books on the shelves in my library where I work on a daily basis, and still haven't read her. I will need to change this.
Suzanne, seriously, you have got to remedy that! You are super lucky; you don't even have to buy them.
Pink, well, I was impressed. And I love a good read.
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