I needed a book to listen to at work and this came up in the available now selection at my library. I have never seen the movie so I don’t know if this follows it or if it is even based on the book. John Chandagnac, a puppeteer, is sailing on the Vociferous Carmichael to confront his uncle who stole his fathers fortune when it is attacked by pirates. On board are Beth Hurwood, her father Benjamin, and his doctor Leo Friend. After wounding the pirate captain, Philip Davies, with a […]
Daughters of the Lake
This book follows several generations of women that have a connection to Lake Superior and goes between current time and the 1900’s in alternating chapters. Kate Granger goes to her family’s house along the lake after splitting with her husband and a body washes up on shore. Kate realizes she has been dreaming about this woman since before she washed up on shore and that is why she knows the woman is holding an infant. When she dreams it is through this woman’s eyes and […]
So Many Footnotes
I have watched some of his stand-up specials and I did find them hilarious but never would have sought out a memoir of his life but this book was recommended to me and I am glad I read it. I listened to the audio book instead of the written book and I highly recommend that format. His narration is very genuine, charismatic and engaging. I don’t think I would have enjoyed this this book if I read the words on a page. Although there are very […]
A cue, a routine, and a reward
This is not a very exciting book for my first review but it was interesting. I found some parts more interesting than others and I don’t know if I will change any of my habits in the coming year but I am glad I listened to this book. (Hopefully I will start the habit of writing and posting my reviews timely) This book is broken down in sections about personal, business, consumer, and societal habits. I found the personal and social sections the most engaging […]