Smoke in Mirrors by Jayne Ann Krentz Published by Tantor Media on January 7, 2002 Genres: Romantic suspense Pages: 272 Format: Audiobook Source: the library (Hoopla) Purchase: Amazon | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Audible | Chirp Add to Goodreads Also by this author: Copper Beach, Dream… Read more »
In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer shares stories of her life as child, mother, teacher; of the plants and animals around us; and of creation itself. These beautifully written essays mingle her own experiences, indigenous wisdom, and scientific knowledge in luminous, evocative prose.
In Nuts and Bolts: Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World in a Big Way, Roma Agrawal argues that the humble nail, wheel, spring, magnet, pump, lens, and string are fundamental engineering inventions upon which most of our modern technology depends. I found it fascinating to explore with her the various applications of these inventions throughout history and see how widely they are used today — often in unexpected ways.
The Anatomist’s Wife marries historical mystery with Gothic atmosphere and a delicate touch of romance. I will definitely be reading more of the series. The many aspects I loved about the book far outweigh its few shortcomings.
