Libby Audiobook: A Fever in the Heartland, Timothy Egan

 

Eye-opening read! I always assumed the KKK targeted only black people, but this book shows how they were also fiercely anti-Jewish and anti-Catholic. The hypocrisy is staggering: preaching "purity" while indulging in drinking, affairs, and assault. Their push for a so-called “pure” or “great” America, building a wall to keep people out feels disturbingly familiar in today’s rhetoric. The narrative wandered a little at times, but overall, it was an incredibly interesting and thought-provoking book.

Rating: 4/5

Libby Audiobook: Dying of Politeness, Geena Davis

When I started listening and Geena Davis dropped the f-bomb twice in the first chapter, I was not sure whether to continue. I am glad I did. I realised that, too often, I also prioritise other people’s happiness and comfort over my own.

I also enjoyed that she narrates the book herself, it adds warmth and authenticity.

Rating: 4/5

 

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, V.E. Schwab

 

I am not usually a fan of fantasy, but much like The Time Traveller’s Wife, this one drew me in. I decided to enjoy it for what it is rather than fight the genre. The premise is clever and at times beautifully executed. While the narrative occasionally felt repetitive, and I am generally not a fan of present tense writing, it did suit this story to some extent. A smart and memorable read.

Rating: 4/5

Kindle Audiobook: The Boy from Tiger Bay, Ceri Jackson

 

True crime ✅

Lots of research ✅

Important story to be shared✅

Everything should work. It just did not. The pieces never quite aligned and I found it meh, perhaps because there were too many names to keep track of.

Rating: 3/5.

Libby Audiobook: Crash and Burn, Glenn Orsmond

 So interesting to learn more about the low cost airlines, and especially the downfall of Comair.

Weak leadership being a key contributor.

Appreciate and respect Glenn Orsmond's transparency and for taking accountability for his part. 

4/5

Kindle: Angels in the Moonlight, Caimh McDonnell

 

Prequel & Bunny McGarry's back story.

I love his sense of humour. Just a lot of names to try and keep track of.

4/5

Libby Audiobook: Think Again, Adam Grant

 

This was ok. 

3/5