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I don’t think I have enough finished to show my knitting progress. My shoulder is giving problems so I have been stopping when it hurts. Trouble is, when I sit I need to do something so I end up playing apps on my fire. Boo!
So outside of reading and bingeing some shows, reviews coming, progress has been slow. But turtles win races, right?
Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect by Valerie Bertinelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This autobiography was pleasant even when dealing with life’s heartaches. I felt lighter after reading it than I usually do after an author shares their highs and lows. I’ve always appreciated the positive energy Valerie Bertinelli shares with her audience.
In this audiobook from Libby, I found the author’s voice uplifting and loving to everyone.
I highly recommend this book. Refreshing!
The trouble with the breathing tube and swallowing tube and being ADD results in lukewarm coffee spewing from my nose all over the cat and my sweatpants. I’m fine. 🥴
Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon’s Firefly Universe by Jane Espenson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am so far behind in my reviews. Sorry. I’ll do my best to remember.
Usually, I find anthologies or essays a bit boring. But I took my time reading (listening) to this one, just an essay or two at a time, between other bigger reads. By doing it this way, I found myself loving the thoughts presented in this collection.
Colby Elliott narrated, captivating the reader with plenty of emotion and vocal variation.
I bought this version from Audible. If you are a Firefly fan, you’ll love this, too.
Long time no see. Still processing. Lots of book reviews coming. But for now other things are being processed. And a couple of finished projects.
The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a fun diversion. Favorite mystery writers come together to solve a crime. Bessie Carter narrated, changing accents and characters as needed to keep the story moving and the reader engaged.
I was lucky to pick this audiobook up on Libby. Those more into mysteries will love it.
Seven Tears Into the Sea by Terri Farley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I don’t know if I was off or if text-to-speech couldn’t help me stay focused, but I kept getting lost. I still have an image clear as a portrait of a girl giving her nightgown as her skin? But later, I realized it was the male who was the selkie. Where did his fur go? I’m sorry. Bedtime grogginess? Life issues got in the way?
Terri Farley has written many horse stories. I have many on my TBR list. But the ones I did get to, I have enjoyed. And I did like the time on the beach and the time spent with the characters. I just found myself lost at times. Maybe I’ll read it again later.
Maybe this book isn’t meant for 76-year-olds, though I often still feel I am in touch with the inner teen. I don’t know. I hope others love it.
Firestorm – The Great Los Angeles Fires and America’s New Age of Disaster by Jacob Soboroff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jacob Soboroff tells his experience with lossing the neighborhood he grew up in, the Palisades It was part memoir and part breaking news. As Mr. Soboroff told us about the process of fire spreading through out the town he loved he brought up many facts of how we all are being affected by our climate changes. Including possible ways to help smooth out our Fire Seasons, the next one is alreadu here.
This audiobook was came from Libby. It is worth the read and a chance to see some ideas that might work, who knows?
We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America by Norah O’Donnell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Norah O’Donnell (Author, Narrator), Kate Andersen Brower (Author) wrote this book that should be required reading in all history classes. In fact, as much time as we were forced to spend on males and war, we were forced to struggle through in school as girls. Knowing that women were alive and contributing to society, laws, and even wars would have given me a bit more self-esteem, along with the other women growing up in my day.
Sure, we’ve all heard of Betsy Ross. Yes, she was included. But I certainly didn’t see myself sewing a new flag. Knitting a hat now puts me in that league, I guess.
Anyway, I was able to pick up this audiobook from Libby. I barely got it done in time as it was due today. I may buy this later as I want to study it and become more versed in Women’s Herstory.
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