Truly an Angel Now

Audrie died of cancer on 22 April, 2022. But she has some unfinished business in cyberspace. As a former reference librarian, she likes things in order. The task of organizing her photo collection has fallen to her daughter. It is going to require the collective wisdom of the extended family to identify and date the photos. It will be fun to share them and we will do our best to channel the sassy AudAngel back into her blog.

It Grows on You

My niece sent me a book that she had fallen in love with. The name of it is A Man Called Ove , written by Fredrik Backman. At first, I didn't understand her attraction, but then, I, too, fell under its spell. I understand it is causing a publishing sensation across Europe.
The main character is a tall, straight-laced Swede who could easily win any contest for grumpiness.
I'll bet that you, too, will end up enchanted.

On a personal note...

We all become somewhat forgetful as we age, but I was appalled when I looked at this site for the first time in a whole year. On the last two posts on this site, I neglected to tell you the title or the name of the author. I know how it happened -- I copied the review I had written on  Amazon -- but that doesn't excuse it. Please forgive my lame brain.
The name of the book of poetry is Titanic Anthology -- Voices From the Deep, written by Karla Moore.
The other impressive book is Alibi Creek, by Bev Magennis
Both books are excellent and I apologize to all for the ommissions.

As Good As It Gets

I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this book. Some of the early reviews mentioned that the author's descriptions were almost poetic and indeed, they were. Only someone who truly loves and appreciates the land could have written this. The characters were so well described that I felt I knew them, and whether or not I liked them, they won't easily be forgotten. Do yourself a favor and get a copy of Ms Magennis' first novel. Keep your fingers crossed for more.

Actually Awesome

Reading these selections will break your heart, but will also leave you in awe of the talent of this soul-penetrating poet. Ms Moore speaks for the passengers, the crew, the builders, the ship, and even the iceberg. We all know the Titanic story, and who would image another book on the subject could elicit any interest? Perhaps the world has read the prose version enough times, but these poems touch the innermost core of the reader and leave one caring about what happened so very long ago. I could not recommend it more strongly.

Inspired to Remember

Somehow, I''m always forgetting to keep up with this blog. I resolve to do better, and then I forget. Well, here's a book that made me think of this blog once again.
The title is CITY OF WOMEN, written by David R. Gillham (2012).
This is a rather grim book, set in Berlin, Germany in the middle of WWII. The book's name comes from the fact that so many of the young men who are husbands, fiances,and lovers of these young women are away fighting for their country. At the time written about, the daily propaganda is how successful Germany is being on the Russian front (when just the opposite is true).There are still yet un-captured Jews in the city, and much of the story concerns the tremendous efforts made by some sympathizers on their behalf.
This story has a variety of women; some are mean, some kind, or indifferent or helpless  or have any of the attributes that identify us.
I think this is a great book, and believe most anyone would enjoy it.

Something to think about...

A few days ago, I finished reading UNFAIR, a new book about our criminal justice system by Adam Benforado, who is a law professor at one of our American Universities. This is not a quick read, but it's very worth reading. Each chapter makes the reader aware of the unrecognized biases that creep into the deliberations about an accused perpetrator. Perhaps starting with the arresting officers, incorrect assumptions may result in lengthy jail terms for persons who are guilty of nothing more than being in the wrong place at the wrong time Read the book now, and if you're called for jury duty, REMEMBER IT..