I've read a handful of charming memoirs lately, and more are on the way! I'm a Lucky Guy by Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr. This was a reader suggestion from Anne! Here, Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr. (writing without sister Ernestine, his sometime collaborator) recounts various happenings and misadventures from his early adulthood, beginning in 1929 when he’s headed off to college and … [Read more...] about Memoirs Most Charming, Part 1
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Tales of the Gilbreth Family
Mention the title Cheaper by the Dozen and most folks know it refers to a story about a family with twelve children. Before there were completely unrelated movies starring Steve Martin, however, there was the original book about the unique Gilbreth family, written by two of the children. This was followed by Belles on Their Toes, set after the death of the family patriarch, and … [Read more...] about Tales of the Gilbreth Family
The Great Typo Hunt by Jeff Deck and Benjamin D. Herson: B
From the front flap: The world needed a hero, but how would an editor with no off-switch answer the call? For Jeff Deck, the writing was literally on the wall: NO TRESSPASSING. In that moment, his greater purpose became clear. Dark hordes of typos had descended upon civilization... and only he could wield the marker to defeat them. Review: After a college reunion spurs the … [Read more...] about The Great Typo Hunt by Jeff Deck and Benjamin D. Herson: B
Memories of the Future 1 by Wil Wheaton: B
From the back cover: The away team returns from the planet with some very good news: it's clean, it's beautiful, it's populated with friendly humanoids... and they really like to do the nasty. "At the drop of a hat," according to Geordi. "Any hat," Tasha says knowingly. Picard sends a second, larger team down to the planet to see exactly how many hats they're going to … [Read more...] about Memories of the Future 1 by Wil Wheaton: B
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris: B-
From the front flap: Holidays on Ice collects six of David Sedaris's most profound Christmas stories into one slender volume perfect for use as an emergency coaster or ice scraper. This drinking man's companion can be enjoyed by the warmth of a raging fire, in the glow of a brilliantly decorated tree, or even in the backseat of a van or police car. It should be read with your … [Read more...] about Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris: B-