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A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance - Portrait of an Age by William Manchester
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VeraMarie
posted by VeraMarie at 10:16 am (EST) on Nov 22, 2009
How fun! I really enjoyed Spiced- I read it not long after I read Waiter Rant and it was funny to see the differences between the stories at the front and back of the restaurant. I got Monica Ali's In the Kitchen to review, but haven't been able to get into it, I suspect because it is a fictional tale of the life of a chef which seems a little less compelling than the non-fiction one was. I suspect I'll enjoy it more after I cleanse my pallette a bit!
Thanks for the note.
Colleen
posted by ForeignCircus at 12:15 pm (EST) on Oct 30, 2009
posted by valkylee at 7:34 pm (EST) on Oct 26, 2009
posted by dadena at 1:35 pm (EST) on Oct 12, 2009
I got a message this morning from the sender of Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories stating that there will be a delay in sending. It was marked "in a few days". I emailed and asked how long they estimate it will be, and will let you know when I get a response.
posted by dadena at 12:11 pm (EST) on Oct 12, 2009
I've decided to look for books for Tim as he now is feeling good enough to read, although still in hospital/long term care full time for the forseeable future. He is interested in learning how the world works, (in his words). I think pop science is a preferred genre, although it could be other things. He says he is not particularly interested in psychology.
I had blindly got him Bill Bryson, a Short History of Nearly Everything, which was a big hit, and within a week he is almost finished this book. So I want to help him with his reading list by getting him stuff from the library or used bookstores.
I have held at the library for his perusal:
Stephen Hawking, A briefer History of Time, and one other book of his.
Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion (not directly on topic but I am pretty sure will appeal)
2 Jay Ingram books.
Oliver Sacks, Musicophilia - I am thinking of loaning him my copy, although this might miss as he says he is not into the psychology, plus music is a sore spot as he can't play an instrument at present and has lost his perfect pitch.
Any others you think might be enjoyable for him based on this information?
Love, Karen
posted by Karenoke at 12:18 am (EST) on Aug 18, 2009