I really am a big fan of Brusatte at this point. Having read The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us before this one, I knew I would be in for a good time and it didn't disappoint.
November is knocking at our doors, and so is an army of new releases that all sound positively delectable. So get yourself a cup of tea and get ready to build up a fantasy shopping cart (or go wild, and actually check out once you have all the books you want, I dare you). Here are some of the awesome books on my radar for November!
The long short of it, is that this was not what I expected it to be. I had my eye on this book for a while, expecting a thrilling account of what a trauma cleaner is and how the business works. It's something that I think many of us were curious about, in an almost grotesque way.
You might not think that a humongous book about the evolution of mammals could be your favourite read of the year so far, but I'm here to tell you that it's very possible. I have collected some of my favourite little quotes from the book for you all to enjoy, speckled throughout this review.
This was astonishing to read and very well done. I've always been a fan of Van Gogh's artwork and knew little bits and pieces about his life. But until now, I hadn't really engaged in depth with what we do know about his life and the challenges he faced. So this was really special to spend time with and feel like I could get a true glimpse of the man himself.
An excellent history-cum-biography of the world of sleep science.
【 THIS MUCH IS TRUE 】 ★★★★★ Abrasively honest and utterly fabulous. Genre: Memoir, Non-FictionAuthor: Miriam MargolyesPublished: September 2021Publisher: John MurrayPages: 448 (paperback) Oh my, I loved this. Miriam really has a way to say it as it is. She's such a loveable person and I admire the bravery in how she sets things straight. … Continue reading This Much Is True by Miriam Margolyes | Book Review
【 STOLEN FOCUS 】 ★★★★★ This was an unexpectedly brilliant find. Genre: Non-fictionAuthor: Johann HariPublished: January 2022Publisher: BloomsburyPages: 352 (paperback) I ended up reading this because it was offered for free on Audible and I'm so glad I did! The premise of this hooked me in, because who doesn't feel worried about reducing attention spans?! … Continue reading Rethinking Life in Stolen Focus | Book Review
A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough Genre: Non-Fiction Author: David Attenborough Published: October 2020 Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages: 272 [hardback] Review on Goodreads Thank you so much to Penguin Random House for sending a copy of this to review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing … Continue reading The Reality of Climate Change in A Life on Our Planet | Spoiler-Free Review
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir Author: Trevor Noah Published: November 2016 Publisher: Doubleday Canada Pages: 288 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was incredible and harrowing all at once. I'm completely taken aback by the things that Trevor Noah experienced in his … Continue reading Eye-Opening Stories in Born a Crime | Spoiler-Free Review
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