A Few Book Reviews

 

by Mary Saums

 

 

Happy December! Amidst the hectic running-around-getting-stuff-to-give-and/or-eat, amongst the bustling mad crowds and hustling gangs of carolers, don't forget to recharge yourself with some quiet book time and a nice cup of tea.

 

Here's what I've been reading:

 

 

 

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? by Jodi Taylor is #6 in the hilarious Chronicles of St. Mary's series. At St. Mary's, time travel is the name of the game. Historians on staff choose a particular historical moment, then go back to see how it really happened. In this one, the team visits 15th century France to study the last days of Joan of Arc. Also, they have a little trouble at King Tut's tomb. They go to the Pleistocene era in hopes of glimpsing Neanderthals and, thanks to the inexperience of a few trainees, end up with a mammoth problem. Aside from the tragedy of St. Joan, the crew manages to live up to their usual kooky standards. Love this series.

 

 

 

STORM IN A TEACUP by Emmie Mears is 1st in a new urban fantasy series. Ayala Storm slays demons at night, then gets up and works a regular PR job during the day. Lots of action and humor, sure to please fans of this genre. Added bonus - the Audible version is read by Buffy alumni Amber Benson who does a great job. 

 

 

 

THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF EARTH FROM THE BIG BANG TO THE FUTURE OF HUMAN EXISTENCE by Professor Robert M. Hazen

 

Not really a book book, but one of the audio courses from The Great Courses. Professor Hazen is truly remarkable, both as lecturer and as a master organizer of tons and eons of relevant material. Should be required reading for all manufacturing executives and other polluters. Accessible and wonderful.

 

 

 

THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH by Richard Dawkins is also about the natural wonders of the world. Though not in a strictly linear presentation as the lectures above, Dawkins gives in-depth looks into scientific discoveries that have helped us understand all that is. 100% B-rilliant. One to read again.

 

 

So, how's your book life these days? Let me know what's literarily good in your world.