Investigating Lois Lane: The Turbulent History of the Daily Planet’s Ace Reporter is a very well written, well-researched book by Tim Hanley, who also wrote Wonder Woman Unbound. It’s a fascinating look at comic book culture, how women are depicted in comics, and what happens when a female character is written almost exclusively by men. It’s also a book that pissed me the hell off (because of what the book described, not because of any … Continue reading Investigating Lois Lane by Tim Hanley →
In her memoir, You’re Never Weird On The Internet (Almost), Felicia Day explains how being a weird person with a weird upbringing led to her weird and highly successful career as an actress, writer, and producer in the Internet world. It’s a cute, engaging memoir that sounds just like Felicia sounds in all her other endeavors – smart, self-deprecating, funny, and insecure. It’s also short and fairly superficial. Felicia shares some very personal things but … Continue reading You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) by Felicia Day →
Oh my gosh, fellow history buffs, clear your schedule – How To Climb Mt. Blanc in a Skirt: A Handbook for the Lady Adventurer is so much fun. This book is all about women who were explorers and adventurers, including early explorers such as Lady Hester Stanhope (1776 – 1839) and more modern women such as Jerri Nielsen (1952-2009). The author, Mick Conefrey, never defines his terms, but he seems willing to include any women who … Continue reading How to Climb Mt. Blanc in a Skirt by Mick Conefrey →
Happy is a 2011 documentary that’s currently streaming on Netflix (US), Amazon Prime Instant Video, and possibly also Hulu (I haven’t been able to confirm that – if you know, please do comment). It’s one of the most thought-provoking and interesting documentaries that I’ve seen, and since I know many of you enjoy documentaries and nonfiction about the brain and the human body, I wanted to review it. My kids love a video app called … Continue reading Happy →
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is $2.99! This originally started as a Kindle Daily Deal and so far, Barnes & Noble as match the price. Let’s hope a few others will join the fight! I believe Carrie has read the book and loved it; her recommendation was why I bought the book months and months ago. There seemed to be a few readers who felt the author inserted herself too much into the nonfiction narrative, but many enjoyed how the medical science in the book was written in such a relatable way. It has a 4-star rating on GR.
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Just in time for the holiday season, here are some titles we’re most excited about. Don’t be afraid to treat yourself! Lonely Planet Instant Expert Author: Nigel Holmes Released: 12/1 by Lonely Planet Genre: Humor; Nonfiction Series: N/A Summary: The follow-up to Lonely Planet’s hit The Book of Everything, Instant Expert contains all that a world traveller needs to know. It’s witty and full of brilliant illustrations of all types by noted infographics illustrator Nigel Holmes. Want to know how … Continue reading Hide Your Wallet: December’s New Releases →
