Outstanding! Excellent information on getting artist of any age to make supplies from nature. Many of these project need adult supervision but nonetheOutstanding! Excellent information on getting artist of any age to make supplies from nature. Many of these project need adult supervision but nonetheless the projects are great for any age....more
I received an ARC of “Sparrow” through bookish first in exchange for an honest review.
I must first say that this is not any easy book to read because I received an ARC of “Sparrow” through bookish first in exchange for an honest review.
I must first say that this is not any easy book to read because of the themes of physical, emotional, and physiological abuse. In addition I found the story difficult to follow. Some characters needed more background, especially Sparrow's mother. I found my self wanting to know more about the some of the characters as the story progressed. Sparrow's angst was very real and very disturbing and heartbreaking. The ballet scenes, Sparrow's passion, were the best part of the story. Her relationship with dancing and her dancing friends were some of my favorite parts of the book. Overall, I think the story was good but without better character development it was not memorable.
Intriguing thriller about many relevant and timely themes; illegal immigration, border tensions and human trafficking. Second book in a series but canIntriguing thriller about many relevant and timely themes; illegal immigration, border tensions and human trafficking. Second book in a series but can stand alone. ...more
This book makes 3D printing very approachable. Great introduction to both Tinkercad and Sketchup. This will be a perfect addition to our library in teThis book makes 3D printing very approachable. Great introduction to both Tinkercad and Sketchup. This will be a perfect addition to our library in teaching kids about 3D printing and then trying it out on our printer, Thank you NetGalley and Quarry Books for my temporary digital copy in return for my honest review....more
Oh so very similar to The Book Women of Troublesome Creek: A Novel by Kim Micheleery ...makes me curious and curiouser. I did enjoy the writing and thOh so very similar to The Book Women of Troublesome Creek: A Novel by Kim Micheleery ...makes me curious and curiouser. I did enjoy the writing and the story....more
Aarti Shahani's Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares is a true, honest depiction of her family's immigrant story in America. It is true tAarti Shahani's Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares is a true, honest depiction of her family's immigrant story in America. It is true that each immigrant’s story is personal and unique, all need to deal with the complexity of being an immigrant in America. Very interesting and insightful story....more
"Everything I know about love I learned from dogs" A lovely memoir of Playboy, Sausage, Matt, Brown, Alex, Lucy, Ranger and of course the author Jennif"Everything I know about love I learned from dogs" A lovely memoir of Playboy, Sausage, Matt, Brown, Alex, Lucy, Ranger and of course the author Jennifer Finney Boylan. Our dogs know us better than we know ourselves. This book tells of a journey of self discovery and acceptance and love. ...more
This is a very interesting and compelling look at the after math of World War II and the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials. Through history we already know wThis is a very interesting and compelling look at the after math of World War II and the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials. Through history we already know who is guilty at the end of the trial, but what we don't know is the toll it takes on individuals and families. The story is a story of a family drama, woman's independence, denial, and a look at what it was like to be a survivor. I liked the character development of Eve and her becoming an independent young woman who wants to do the right thing. Sadly I found it difficult to form emotional attachments (either positive or negative) in any of the other characters. Overall, I am glad I read this book and have gained a deeper appreciation of the turmoil of that era in Germany. Many thanks to BookishFirst and HarperVia/HarperCollins for an advance copy....more
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