Book Review by Cari Mayhew. Rating 5/10
This book was not at all what I was expecting!
From the title of the book I expected this book to be about economics, but perhaps concentrating on consumer behaviour. But there is no mention of prominent economic topics such as GDP, market conditions, inflation, unemployment or even the production of goods and services in general. Continue reading Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Rubber.
Book Review by Cari Mayhew. Rating 7/10
I believe this book has the wrong title. Let me explain.
Despite having the title “The News: A User’s Manual”, the book reads like a wish-list of how de Botton wants news journalists and media editors to present and publish the news. Continue reading The News: A User’s Manual, By Alain de Botton.
Book Review by Cari Mayhew. Rating 7/10.
Best known for his classic fiction, HG Wells also wrote a non-fiction book summarising the history of the world, going from the history of the solar system, right up to the date the book was published in 1922. Continue reading Short History of the World by H.G.Wells.
Book Review by Cari Mayhew. Rating 8/10.
This book was chosen to be the first book read and discussed in an online non-fiction book club I recently joined – and I’m glad we did choose this one!
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Book Review by Cari Mayhew.
If only all events in history could be taught this way! This is his hands down one of the most entertaining history books you’ll ever read! The book is composed of 50 chapters depicting from lesser known points in history. The stories are dramatic, compelling, and often shocking. There are tales of heroism, injustice, conspiracy, and cannibalism. Continue reading When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost his Brain by Giles Milton.
I was into e-books before Kindle was a thing, and the ultimate reason for buying my first tablet was for use as an e-book reader. I loved that the Kindle app was free and that I could buy e-books at a fraction of the price I would pay for a paperback.
The thing was, whenever I read on my traditional tablet, either in daylight or in artificial light, I would be met with screen glare/reflection, and I’d often struggle to make out words. I often gave up on trying, making my 1-hour commute on the train something of a drag.
That was until I invested in a Kindle – its light enough to carry anywhere, and I can enjoy clear reading whatever the lighting! I always have a good book on me, for whatever genre takes my fancy or matches my mood.
The Kindle has loads of great features, which make it a lot more than a mere reading app. It shows you recommendations based on what books you’ve purchased previously, which is particularly good if you want to expand your knowledge in a narrow field; or if you’re interested in a particular genre.
With my Kindle Paperwhite I can make minute adjustments to the brightness of the screen, adjust the typeface, and see how long I have left in a chapter. Also, the battery for a Kindle lasts way longer than a traditional tablet.
If you’re considering switching to e-books I don’t blame you! And you could do a lot worse than investing in a Kindle – highly recommended!
Book Review by Cari Mayhew.
Until now I’d never read any of the Harry Potter books, but I’m glad I read this one! There’s magic, mayhem, time travel, alternate realities, and some seriously dangerous close calls. Don’t worry there are no big spoilers here! Continue reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – The Official Playscript of the Original West End Production – by J.K.Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne.
Do you want your next read to be a complete surprise? Blind Date with a Book has got it covered! You receive a completely wrapped-up book, tagged with intriguing clues alluding to the book inside. It makes for a great gift! The books are hand selected great reads and are chosen from all genres including classics, thrillers, mysteries, romances, science fiction, adventure, and literary fiction. They pick books that readers may have missed by great authors or other great books that perhaps did not receive the publicity that they deserved. I’ve taken a peek at their range of genres and clues and it looks superb!
The books come in at slightly under the usual price of paperback, and postage is circa £3. You simply pop to their website https://blinddatewithabook.com, and select a book based on the clues provided.
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Book Review by Cari Mayhew.
This story has a promising premise – the central character, a young woman wakes up from a Caesarean section not believing that baby labelled as hers, a premature babe struggling in a special humidcrib, really is hers. Continue reading Mine by Susi Fox.
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