Bacon on the Bookshelf

Savory picks for the free range reader

January 6, 2015
by jenniferpuryear

The Book of Strange New Things

Book Titles: The Book of Strange New Things, Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer Girl, The Annotated Autobiography, All The Light We Cannot See

In The Book of Strange New Things, Peter is both Preacher Man and Man of God: a charismatic leader and a man who prays alone. He’s a missionary to the Oasans, who by the way live on another planet. He’s hot like Captain Kirk, if not as beefy. The Book of Strange New Things takes you places you never thought you’d go – and you just might love …

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November 28, 2014
by jenniferpuryear

Greatest Hits of 2014

Book Titles: In the Kingdom of Ice, The Untold Story of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free, Strong Inside: The Collision of Race and Sports in the South, Orange is the New Black, This is the Story of a Happy Marriage, Us, Euphoria, The Goldfinch, Long Man

I hope Black Friday finds you cozy at home! I’m impressed with your bravery if you’re headed to the mall, particularly Mean Hills. The ladies mean business, especially about that parking space. My advice to you: concede the space and save yourself. Today’s post features a few ideas as the shopping madness commences. For more (ideas, not madness), take a look at the books nominated for the …

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