I read surprisingly little this summer, perhaps because the outdoors was too tempting with continuously mild weather.
The Cruelest Month ★★
The third volume in the Chief Inspector Gamache mystery series. My tree hugger self was agitated that the Ginkgo tree was supposed to be in the same "family" as Ephedra genus, which produces Ephedra. Yes, both of them are from China, but the Ginkgo has no living relatives. Gah! Aside from these botanical issues, it was a light, fun read, with the dual mystery of the murder and police politics.
The Wrinkle in Time Quintet ★★
A classic series of children's books that blend science fiction with a touch of religious mysticism. It's been a while since I read them, and I had never finished the last two (Many Waters and An Acceptable Time). Light, fun reads.
Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling ★★
A biography of the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith. I started this ages ago, but finally dug into it this summer. Bushman balanced respect for faith with historical facts, often citing contemporary believers for their perspectives on events. Not much was surprising, but it was nice to absorb the details. I'd recommend it for folks outside Mormonism if they're interested in the origins of the church.
The Cruelest Month ★★
The third volume in the Chief Inspector Gamache mystery series. My tree hugger self was agitated that the Ginkgo tree was supposed to be in the same "family" as Ephedra genus, which produces Ephedra. Yes, both of them are from China, but the Ginkgo has no living relatives. Gah! Aside from these botanical issues, it was a light, fun read, with the dual mystery of the murder and police politics.
The Wrinkle in Time Quintet ★★
A classic series of children's books that blend science fiction with a touch of religious mysticism. It's been a while since I read them, and I had never finished the last two (Many Waters and An Acceptable Time). Light, fun reads.
Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling ★★
A biography of the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith. I started this ages ago, but finally dug into it this summer. Bushman balanced respect for faith with historical facts, often citing contemporary believers for their perspectives on events. Not much was surprising, but it was nice to absorb the details. I'd recommend it for folks outside Mormonism if they're interested in the origins of the church.
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