Tag Archives: History
Assassination Vacation
In Assassination Vacation, humor writer and history buff Sarah Vowell, perhaps better known as the voice of Violet in The Incredibles, takes readers on a non-fictional tour of the historical sites associated with the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, and … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, History, Nonfiction
We Will Remember Them
As the United States commemorates the sesquicentennial of its Civil War in April, two other countries remember an equally horrific time of war. In April 1915, 30,000 members of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzacs) were commanded to … Continue reading
Filed under History, Nonfiction
A Thirst for the Best (Coffee)
In my last post, we talked about all things tea. Let’s move on to a favorite of many in the Northwest, coffee. The story of coffee is a much younger one. It’s thought that coffee originated in 6th century Ethiopia … Continue reading
Filed under History, Nonfiction
A Thirst for the Best (Tea)
Most of the world seems to be divided up amongst tea or coffee drinkers, although there are many who drink neither for religious or other reasons. Today, both tea and coffee are savored throughout the world, but how did they … Continue reading
Filed under History, Nonfiction
I Don’t Care About History
When reading for pleasure, many people have a tendency to avoid historical non-fiction or as most people call it, history. Just the words “historical non-fiction” might make your eyes glaze over as you think of days spent in the classroom … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, History, Nonfiction
Tokyo Year Zero and Occupied City
Certain books just get inside your head. The language somehow finds your resonant frequency and refuses to leave. There is no choice. You have to finish the book as quickly as possible. The experience can be exhilarating and exciting but … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Fiction, General Fiction
And the Winner Is…
The Pulitzer Prizes are awarded annually for achievement in newspaper journalism, literature, and musical competition in the United States. The 2010 awards were announced earlier today in a variety of categories. Fiction: Tinkers by Paul Harding History: The Lords of … Continue reading
Filed under Book Awards
Marhaba and Salaam (Welcome & Peace)
This past November, I spent several incredible weeks in Egypt and Jordan. Of course, being a librarian, I had to visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria. It’s a stunning building surrounded by water to give the effect of floating. The building’s curve … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Nonfiction, Travel
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