So this was a strange little book. Not only did I not know who recommended it to me (I know I’ve seen it around but it’s not in my TBR list so I have no clue), I’m not even sure how I found the book because I thought all the library books I got this… Read More Book Review: The Nakano Thrift Shop by Hiromi Kawakami
How much hold does the mind have over the body? What is the impact of culture on our physical health? In The Sleeping Beauties, Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan looks at several different types of ‘mystery illness’, where people fall ill with no medical explanation, some which occur in groups and some which are individual cases to… Read More Book Review: The Sleeping Beauties by Suzanne O’Sullivan
I requested this book because the description sounded good, but it seems like I’m out of the loop because almost all my Christian friends have heard of the instagram account: preachersnsneakers. But if you’re like me, Preachers n Sneakers is an account that points out when famous pastors wear very expensive clothes, because there’s something… Read More Book Review: Preachers n Sneakers by Ben Kirby
Hello friends! I am very slowly going through my tea stash, but I was inspired by one of the #TeaTogetherTuesday prompts to write this post (which is out of sync with everyone… oops!). If you’re new to tea, then the first and most important thing I think you should learn is: the right temperature you… Read More Tea 101: The Most Important Thing to Learn About Tea is Temperature
I can’t remember who recommended this book but I know why I read it – because it’s a collection of short stories from the Golden Age of Mystery! You should know by now that I’m always keen to read more authors from this period of time and I thought a collection of short stories would… Read More Book Review: Bodies from the Library edited by Tony Medawar
“Every animal needs its own territory and humans are no exception. My plans were clear at an early age. By the time I was fourteen I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I intended to live somewhere wild and supremely beautiful.” Opening lines of The Sheep Stell Although written and published… Read More Book Review: The Sheep Stell by Janet White
Since half the year is gone, I think it’s a good time to pause and take a look at the podcasts that I’ve been listening to. I always think that I’ve not been listening to that many podcasts, but every time I write a podcast post, I realise that I’m wrong. So here’s what I’ve… Read More [2021] Mid-Year Podcast Update
Time for another Golden Age Mystery! The Moving Toyshop reminded me that I haven’t read a Lord Peter Wimsey mystery in a while, so when I was at the library I picked up a copy of Strong Poison. Strong Poison starts with the trial of Harriet Vane, who is accused of poisoning her ex-lover. Unfortunately… Read More Book Review: Strong Poison by Dorothy Sayers
It may not come as a surprise to you that I bought this book for the title (and also, the cover is cute). While I may not be a hardcore Janeite, I am a fan of Jane Austen and I find books about her so interesting. Among the Janeites is an exploration of the Jane… Read More Book Review: Among the Janeites by Deborah Yaffe
I got this book for a few reasons: 1) the cover is cool, 2) it’s a true crime unsolved mystery, and 3) the words “The Case Conan Doyle Couldn’t Solve” was printed prominently on the cover. Put all three together and I basically had to read the book. The Mile End Murder covers the murder… Read More Book Review: The Mile End Murder by Sinclair McKay
