Title: Cheaper by the Dozen Author: Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey Genre: Non-fiction, Family Publication Date: 1948 Purchase Price: $12.00 (paperback) Although Frank Gilbreth, Sr. was famous for his work in the areas of scientific management and motion study, in Cheaper by the Dozen he’s known simply as “Dad.” Written in 1948…
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“We only have a few hours, so listen carefully.”
Title: The Red Pyramid Author: Rick Riordan Genre: Fiction – Young Adult Publication Date: 2010 Purchase Price: $18.00 Misc. Info.: I got a copy signed by the author! Carter Kane is living what some would consider a perfect life: he travels the world with his Egyptologist father, exploring crypts and touching ancient history. Meanwhile Carter’s…
“What are you growing here?”
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy Author: Frances Mayes Genre: Non-fiction, Travel Publication Date: 1997 Purchase Price: Around $11 (paperback) Misc. Info.: First in a series of books about Frances Mayes and Tuscany It was during a trip to the Czech Republic several years ago that I stumbled upon this book at…
“A small lizard perched on a brown stone.”
Title: A Spell for Chameleon Author: Piers Anthony Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: 1987 Purchase Price: $7.19 (paperback) Misc. Info.: First in a “trilogy” The Plot Welcome to the land of Xanth, where magical creatures like griffins, dragons, and blanket trees live side by side in (almost) total harmony. The land of Xanth is so magical,…
“Disappearances, after all, have explanations. Usually.”
Title: Outlander Author: Diana Gabaldon Genre: Historical fiction Publication Date: 1992 Purchase Price: $7.99 (paperback) Misc. Info.: First in a series–so far it’s up to seven The Plot Claire and her husband Frank are enjoying a leisurely second honeymoon in the Scottish Highlands in 1945. Both have served in the military, Frank as a soldier…