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Finished reading We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution
Rated The Ocean at the End of the Lane 10/10
When I grow up, I want to write just like Neil Gaiman. I don't want to steal his plots, just his style. Ocean at the End of the Lane is a beautifully written novel in which each word is perfectly chosen and every image, no matter how surreal, is vivid. The story is entirely engrossing - it is short and quickly paced making this book perfect for a long rainy afternoon read.
Rated Creating a Life Together: Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities 8/10
Rated A Guinea Pig's History of Biology by Jim Endersby 6/10
This book is unusual. I expected it to be a history of animal research but, instead, it's a history of animal researchers. It contains far less biology and far more personality studies. Given this, it's well-written with juicy details.
Finished reading The Grass Harp, Including A Tree of Night and Other Stories
Rated The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street 4/10
First person narrative of 70 years in the life of a Jewish immigrant woman who becomes an ice cream entrepreneur (think Carvel). Loved having a strong woman character ahead of her time, but I was never entirely convinced of the authenticity of the Lillian's voice. The book is unexpectedly action-packed - even with the mild character weakness, it was a fun read.
Finished reading Disability and Culture
Nice, readable introduction to medical genetics, rare disease, and epigenetics for the lay public.
Finished reading Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal
Rated Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay 8/10
Rated The Story of the Lost Child 10/10