Tag: nonfiction

— book review, nonfiction —

I’d Rather Be Reading: A Library of Art for Book Lovers by Guinevere de la Mare (Review)

August 14, 2018

For anyone who’d rather be reading than doing just about anything else, this book is the ultimate must-have. In this visual ode to all things bookish, readers will get lost in page after page of beautiful contemporary art, photography, and illustrations depicting the pleasures of books… Read More I’d Rather Be Reading: A Library of Art for Book Lovers by Guinevere de la Mare (Review)

— top ten tuesdays, weekly meme —

Top Ten Tuesday #52: Top Ten Red and White Covers (Happy Birthday Canada!)

July 3, 2018

Happy Tuesday, and happy Top Ten Tuesday day, everyone! This week’s original theme was ” Books with Red, White, & Blue Covers (In honor of the 4th of July in the USA. Choose covers with your own country’s colors if you prefer!)” Since Canada Day was on July 1st, I thought that I would switch it… Read More Top Ten Tuesday #52: Top Ten Red and White Covers (Happy Birthday Canada!)

— book review, children's, nonfiction, picture book —

Otis and Will Discover the Deep by Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy (Review)

June 30, 2018

Title: Otis and Will Discover the Deep Authors: Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy Type: Nonfiction Genre: Children’s Book, Picture Book, Biography, Science, History Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Book Group) Date published: June 5, 2018 A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.… Read More Otis and Will Discover the Deep by Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy (Review)

— book review, comic/graphic novel, nonfiction —

Sharks: Nature’s Perfect Hunter (Science Comics) by Joe Flood (Review)

May 10, 2018

Title: Sharks: Nature’s Perfect Hunter Author: Joe Flood Type: Nonfiction, Sequential Art, Graphic Novel Genre: Science, Animals Publisher: First Second (Macmillan) Published: April 17, 2018 A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. For over 400 million years, sharks have been the ocean’s top predator! They’re vital to… Read More Sharks: Nature’s Perfect Hunter (Science Comics) by Joe Flood (Review)

— book review, comic/graphic novel, nonfiction, picture book —

Gudetama’s Guide to Life & Eggsistential Thoughts by Gudetama the Lazy Egg (Double Review)

May 5, 2018

Physical copies of these books were kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for honest reviews. Title: Gudetama’s Guide to Life Author: Brian D Clark Type: Nonfiction Genre: Sequential Art Publisher: Penguin Workshop (Penguin Random House) Date published: April 10, 2018 From Sanrio, who brought you Hello Kitty, Gudetama the Lazy Egg returns with a… Read More Gudetama’s Guide to Life & Eggsistential Thoughts by Gudetama the Lazy Egg (Double Review)

— book review, nonfiction —

Legendary Ladies: 50 Goddesses to Empower and Inspire You by Ann Shen (Review)

April 14, 2018

Title: Legendary Ladies Author: Ann Shen Type: Nonfiction Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Art, Feminism Publisher: Chronicle Books Date published: April 3, 2018 A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher and Raincoast Books, in exchange for an honest review. From the beloved author and artist behind Bad Girls Throughout History comes this… Read More Legendary Ladies: 50 Goddesses to Empower and Inspire You by Ann Shen (Review)

— book review, nonfiction —

The Art &Making of the Greatest Showman (Review)

April 10, 2018

Title: The Art & Making of the Greatest Showman Author: Signe Bergstrom Type: Nonfiction Genre: Reference, Movies, Media Tie-in Publisher: Weldon Owen Date published: January 2, 2018 A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher and Raincoast Books, in exchange for an honest review. The glorious world of P.T. Barnum and… Read More The Art &Making of the Greatest Showman (Review)

— book review, food & drink, nonfiction —

Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know by Melissa Monosoff & Stuff Every Beer Snob Should Know by Ellen Goldstein (Dual Mini Reviews)

March 3, 2018

Physical copies of these books were kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for honest reviews. Title: Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know Author: Melissa Monosoff Type: Nonfiction Genre: Food & Drink Publisher: Quirk Books Date published: February 6, 2018 From tips for tasting at home to picking the perfect bottle for a BYOB, this… Read More Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know by Melissa Monosoff & Stuff Every Beer Snob Should Know by Ellen Goldstein (Dual Mini Reviews)