Making the Monster by Kathryn Harkup explores the science and medicine studied at the time Mary Shelley wrote her most famous novel. Not only does it provide a wider scientific and cultural context for one of the best known sci-fi books in history, it also delves into Mary’s life and examines what information and resources …
Book Review | Nessie Quest
Now that my local library is (partially) open again, I got this middle grade book on a whim! In Nessie Quest by Melissa Savage, Ada Ru Fitzhugh expects to go to Disney World this summer, but is told that instead, her parents are taking her to Scotland so her father can teach a summer course …
Authors I Will Automatically Read
While in quarantine, I've been revisiting some favorite books of mine, so I thought I'd share some authors who have become must-reads for me. If you've been following this blog for a while, you've probably seen me mention them; if you're newer, here are some of my favorite books and authors! Some of these authors …
Book Review | American Dirt (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. Most of you will have heard how this book has stirred up a lot of controversy since its publication in …
Book Review | Goddess in the Machine (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Goddess in the Machine by Lora Beth Johnson. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. Andromeda—Andra for short—is put into stasis in preparation for a hundred-year journey to a new planet, to …
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