This covered all the Wonder Woman comics 138-156 for May 1963 through August 1965. It was interesting to see how much she has changed since then.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
GI Brides by Duncan Barrett, 275 pages
I love anything history based, especially if it has an English bent. This was a perfect fit that was really well done. It was interesting to read about the English girls who fell for American soldiers and their lives after coming to America as war brides. I hadn't realized there was such a backlash against the women at the time. While many didn't have a happily ever after, I was glad the author showed some that did. A great fit for history buffs.
People I want to Punch in the Throat by Jenn Mann, 164 pages
This was one of the funniest books I'd read recently. Covering life in the suburbs of Kansas, this author covered playdates, mommy wars, pajamas in the school pickup lane, husbands, and neighbors perfectly. I love her snarky attitude and her honesty about about not helping with homework because she'd rather watch her DVR. I will be reading everything this author writes because she is the voice I hear inside my head. I would go to one of her book signings, except I'm too lazy to get dressed on my day off and I'm pretty sure she's too lazy to hold one.
I Work at a Public Library by Gina Sheridan, 162 pages
As a fellow library worker, this book was FUNNY and spot on. Most people think that a library is a quiet placed filled with patrons who love to read, but sometimes that is the farthest thing from the truth. The library is more a baby sitter, video store and computer lab than a place with books for many people. Plus, the poop and sex can get a little old. Plus, the fact that the stories were filled under Dewey label added to the enjoyment. I will be adding this book to my personal collection. This book should be mandatory reading for all library patrons and new employees.
Catnapped by Elaine Viets, 276 pages
I always like this series because it's fun, well-written, and a great peek into some low-end jobs that don't usually get the respect they deserve.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
The Selection by Kiera Cass, 327 pages
Chelsey had reviewed this earlier and it sounded so interesting that I placed a hold for the e-book. Then, lo and behold, a copy showed up on the sales shelf. Before I could read it though, my youngest read it, become hooked and ended up borrowing the next two books from a friend. Then, my oldest snagged it and I had to spend a 3 hour car trip listening to them rave about the book with me telling them to stop telling plot details. I finally got a chance to read it and I could see what the fuss was about. Basically, this is Hunger Games meets the Bachelor. I'm definitely going to read the next book, because I need to know who she ends up with.
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