Just finished this up real quick over the weekend before tomorrow's book club. I was a little nervous at first, but I think the author did a great job. I especially liked getting accounts from the native people as compared to the Americans. It went a little in depth at times on a few points but overall enjoyable well done read. #nonfiction #ww2 #bookclub

Lots of fun stories from the history of medicine, though some are not suitable for the weak of stomach! Quick read, and the author's commentary was a cheeky and enjoyable addition. #history #scientificnonfiction

I really wanted to read this book but the over the top descriptive imagery is a slog to get through. Going to prioritize my other library books.

As a female interested in personal finance, outdoors living, and female voices in a male dominated sector, Liz's blog, and this book are right up my alley. Don't worry, I got it from the library. #nonfiction #personalfinance #homesteading

Can you tell it's been below freezing and I'm spending a lot of time indoors? This was a great novel exploring relationships, culture clashes, and life as a domestic servant. Another recommendation from The Atlantic.

Second book club book of the month, only available on audiobook from the library which is a bummer. Was a nice portrait of the ethical questions and hardship faced by those with huntington's or other genetic diseases. Good read in these times of DNA mail in testing. Some characters and plot bits were overly convenient, but did at least add something to the ethics discussion.

Wow! What a good book! This concept could have gone really wrong and been very cheesy, but the author did an amazing job exploring what lies at the extreme end of society's seeming desire for neverending youth, health, and immortality. Very quick read. #scifi #theatlanticrecommends

A little slow moving at first, but only in service of great character development which will later be the lens through which both a big hockey game and horrible tragedy are viewed. Much more than I thought I'd get out of a book about a small town focused on hockey, but all the foreshadowing was really unnecessary and to me took away some from the character building. November book club book. #fiction #swedish #hockey

Book club book for October. Seemed kinda slapped together in some parts, a lot of interesting ideas that were overshadowed by cheesy theatrical "spooky" stuff. Was quick read and fit well with the time of year though.

Yeah, I'm far behind on recommended reading lists from basically everyone lol. I knew the twist but it didn't make the book any less good. Glad the author really dug in a lot on the nuances of the relationship dynamics. Also I'm a sucker for an unhappy ending. Think I'm all fictioned out for a bit though.

Starting up a new book club! This was a quick, engaging read, but I really felt that there were a lot more interesting philosophical problems that could have been discussed or dealt with vs all the "thriller" type action packed into the last few chapters. Oh well!

Been trying to branch out and read out of my comfort zone- taking recommendations from library graphic novel club books. This one really grabbed me with absolutely stunning illustrations, intricate world building, and plenty of questions that need answering in the next one! #graphicnovel #dark #fantasy

After a little bit of a mental health hiatus, back to the books! I felt the Martian movie took away a lot of the science and inner monologue that I liked about that book. Unfortunately, that formula seems to be present in this book as well. Overall, a quick, fun, read, but nothing I'll be talking about to everyone I can find for weeks. #scifi #quickread #fun

Wow, what a great read! Even if you don't know who Carrie is or her music, this is an extremely well written account of overcoming anxiety and negative experiences, navigating counter cultures, trying to fit in, reconciling your internal image of yourself with what is portrayed to the world. #feminism #punkrock #biography

Really liking this so far, putting into perspective how well we have solved most of the problems of humanity in the last few centuries, and exploring what the problems/ solutions of the next few centuries will pertain to. #nonfiction #science #ebook #futurology

The topic and information are really interesting, I just really really can't get over the author's 'cheeky millennial blogger'-esque voice. Quit 2 chapters in after one too many unnecessary political and pop culture references. Meh. #science #disappointed #nonfiction

Caitlin is not just an engaging online personality but an incredibly intelligent and well put together lecturer. Happy to have driven to see her speak after reading her second book, a collection of cultural reactions and traditions surrounding death that makes us step back and rethink our own beliefs and culture. #science #nonfiction #travel #death