I really found this book fascinating but it is really 2 books in one but intertwined. One book is about the driving force of the Chicago's World Fair I really found this book fascinating but it is really 2 books in one but intertwined. One book is about the driving force of the Chicago's World Fair in 1893 Daniel Burnham and a serial Killer H.H. Holmes, who lived in Chicago in 1893. Their lives no way intersect except they both lived in Chicago, in the 1890s. Then there are tangents to Jack the Ripper and I was like "Hey reign it in please" Both stories were very interesting, and I can see why the author combined them, but I would have read about and how the worlds fair in Chicago came about and about. H.H. Holmes the serial killer....more
3.75 stars Young readers will love this book. I am not one for fantasy but i thought this books was a super fun premise. I Thought it was charming, 3.75 stars Young readers will love this book. I am not one for fantasy but i thought this books was a super fun premise. I Thought it was charming, fun and I feel like it is a nod to Casper Wyoming, a nice little town (maybe just my imagination)! I think it was an award winner but alas it didn't make it.. but it had my vote!...more
3.75 stars Not sure this should be a true suspense book maybe science fiction. The premise was interesting and I did enjoy the work but It isn't an 3.75 stars Not sure this should be a true suspense book maybe science fiction. The premise was interesting and I did enjoy the work but It isn't an award winner for me. I would still be interested in reading more from this author. ...more
This was very informative book about polar life on both poles. I learned at lot and kids are going to find this interesting. The concept of the midnigThis was very informative book about polar life on both poles. I learned at lot and kids are going to find this interesting. The concept of the midnight sun might blow their minds, or that Antarctica has winds up to 200 mph.. YIKES!! ...more
I knew a little about the premise of the story before I read it and It was enjoyable but I felt like there were things left out that could have been pI knew a little about the premise of the story before I read it and It was enjoyable but I felt like there were things left out that could have been put in or elaborated off. It's been a year since I read it so I can't remember specific but a general feeling of incompleteness even a year later. I guess I just wanted to know more in depth. Still a worthwhile powerful book about an amazing women whose story has been lost to history. ...more
I like this story! The author is becoming a favorite, I didn't like it as much as Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey, but I still want to read more of heI like this story! The author is becoming a favorite, I didn't like it as much as Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey, but I still want to read more of her books! ...more
3.75 Stars I liked this book , the pictures are lovely but it just wasn't something I enjoyed. I think the most exciting thing about the book is the 3.75 Stars I liked this book , the pictures are lovely but it just wasn't something I enjoyed. I think the most exciting thing about the book is the Christian Dior Shell Dress (look it up on the internet stunning) and the Italian Watts Towers. I like to collect Sea Shell and I know they are discarded homes and I would recommend this book, but it isn't something I would go back to....more
3.75 stars This was very interesting about not only a woman astronaut but what it takes to do a space walk. I didn't know that before a space walk a 3.75 stars This was very interesting about not only a woman astronaut but what it takes to do a space walk. I didn't know that before a space walk an astronauts they have to wear their space suits for many hours before going on a space walk. Their suit is filled with pure oxygen as pure oxygen helps nitrogen to clear out out of their system . If they don't it will cause gas that can cause pains in joints and the body and that would be no fun. Crazy!!...more
3.75 stars I liked this book. I am always interested in story where woman step and and lead. I learned at lot about Carrie Chapman Catt her unique l 3.75 stars I liked this book. I am always interested in story where woman step and and lead. I learned at lot about Carrie Chapman Catt her unique life....more
This was an interesting book to listen to, but for a book about photographs of the Japanese unfair treatment during World War II shouldn't it come witThis was an interesting book to listen to, but for a book about photographs of the Japanese unfair treatment during World War II shouldn't it come with pictures? I googled some photos of Dorothea Lang and Toyo Miyatake- and they gave a good perspective. It is a good and informative and worthwhile worth reading....more
3.75 Stars This was funny and kids will probably get a kick out of it, I thought it was cute but nothing I loved. We should not eat our friends...is 3.75 Stars This was funny and kids will probably get a kick out of it, I thought it was cute but nothing I loved. We should not eat our friends...is the moral of the story....more
3.75 Stars I bought this book from ThriftBook.com. It was a paperback from 1969 it was in good shape for 1969 but the binding was brittle and when I 3.75 Stars I bought this book from ThriftBook.com. It was a paperback from 1969 it was in good shape for 1969 but the binding was brittle and when I turned the pages many came loose. I may need to pull out the archival tape. I believe it was actually written in the 1930s and republished in the 1960s through Harlequin.
This was a good book, and I enjoyed it, and was well written but why I read it wasn't for the story, it was for the author. The book was about a girl who is caught between worlds a life of luxury and then being forced to fend for herself. She doesn't need a fairy godmother , because after midnight, she is going to blossom with the help of her prince!
The Author's real name is Irene Cook and her pen name in Mary Burchell. Read about her life in the book Opera Sisters by Marianne Monson (link below) It is AMAZING . She sold stories like this book and used the money to help Jewish People out of danger spots in Europe before and During WWII. Unsung Hero! She is a talented writer but this book means more to me because of the author and her quiet contribution to the good of the world.
3.75 stars This is a very sweet story and it and of itself is a very nice book about diversity and being proud of who you are. I should judge it in 3.75 stars This is a very sweet story and it and of itself is a very nice book about diversity and being proud of who you are. I should judge it in and of itself, but it is really hard.
I don't have a high opinion Colin Kaepernick, there is a reason no one would hire her after the disrespectful knee incident in 2016! How dare he compare himself to the The 1968 classy protest at the Olympics. It sent a message but wasn't disrespectful, racial injustice is bad and wrong and needs to be fixed, but don't disrespect the flag buddy. You don't have to put your hand over your heart, like Carlos and Smith did. They were respectful, and had their black power stance....more
I have heard this story before and I think I have seen actual video of it. It is an interesting story. What I do get, is why these "great smart" me makI have heard this story before and I think I have seen actual video of it. It is an interesting story. What I do get, is why these "great smart" me make such colossal mistakes and convince other of their great yet impractical design. Epic Fail. I like the charts and explanation on how to make strong and proper structures.
I did like this story from the perspective of a child who grows up and sees the new well built bridge over the Narrows.
What do like is stories about architecture that works even though it seems impossible. Like the building in England they built from the inside out with crane they moved up higher to each floor and it undyed up on the roof... when they were done ...more
3.75 Stars I liked this book and the information behind it. The history of Wonder Woman comic inspiring strong confidence women. I don't understand 3.75 Stars I liked this book and the information behind it. The history of Wonder Woman comic inspiring strong confidence women. I don't understand why Wonder Woman has to be half naked to save the world. I wish she could dress more modestly instead of staying "To be a strong woman I have to show off the goods" Still a very good book and I did enjoy it but I had to rate it lower...more
3.75 stars This book was colorful, and bright and interesting. The information was good but it wasn't something I find truly fascinating and that is 3.75 stars This book was colorful, and bright and interesting. The information was good but it wasn't something I find truly fascinating and that is the only reason I can't give it a glowing review but if you are really into the ocean and coral reefs this is a really good book....more