July 2022 Book Update

By James Nestor

I listened to this book on audio by recommendation of a friend. I really didn’t know most of the things talked about in this book which is rare for non-fiction in the science/health category. You will learn a lot about breathing, the evolution of the human mouth/jaw, and the many factors that play into how we breathe.

By Alix E. Harrow

This is a creative fairy tale where a modern-day girl with a terminal illness is thrown into a mythical version of the world where curses are real and so are princesses. A short and cheerful story that was fun to read.

By Matt Haig

I really enjoyed this book. Nora wakes up in a library where time stands still. Each book is a different version of a life she could have lived. She’ll have to decide which life choices were better than others, and what she’s willing to sacrifice in order to get the life she wants.

By Stephen Hawking with Leonard Mlodinow

There is so much basic level physics packed into this short book. You’ll learn a lot, some parts you won’t understand, but others will really resonate. It is heavy on science, but still presented to the average reader.

By Brit Bennett

I’ve been seeing this one everywhere for some time now and decided it was time to join the crowd. Desiree and Stella are identical twins living in a small town in the south. At 16 they run away from home and eventually go separate ways. Years later, their teenage daughters discover who they are and reunite the family.

By Elly Griffiths

Elly Griffiths has really surprised me; I didn’t start reading her books until this year, but I really enjoy her murder mystery style! Who’s the murderer? One of the sons, the wife, one of the mistresses?

By Neil Gaiman

A wonderful fantasy adventure! Tristran is hunting for a falling star in the faerie realm beyond the wall to gain his lover’s hand in marriage. A whirlwind adventure stringing together multiple timelines and plot lines.

By Ned Beauman

I think I really enjoyed this one because it was fresh. I loved the cover and it drew me in instantly. The MC was great and the I wanted to meet those adorable little venomous lumpsuckers in person.

By Reshma Saujani

I wanted this book to be inspiring and informative. Instead, it was missing some factual stats and actual content. It was thin and sadly, disappointing. The intent was good but there are better books out there.

By David Wong (Jason Pargin)

This isn’t like anything you’ve ever read before. It’s funny and horrifying and scifi-ish and scary all at the same time. It reads like the author is on a bad trip, but still comes out being wildly entertaining. I loved it.

By Audrey Blake

This was a page-turner for historical fiction. I really enjoyed following Eleanor Beady as she struggled to rebel against a society that wouldn’t allow her to practice medicine. She saves the patient and gets her happy ending while learning from and teaching some well-developed side characters.

By Meredith Atwood

The author relates quite a few personal stories on her journey to go from overweight and chronically unhealthy to Ironman triathlete. She gives basic triathlon advice on all the major topics: swim, bike, run, recovery, nutrition, training, family, strength training, etc. Comprehensive, but not novel.

By Alicia DiFabio

This book is great for women (or men) looking for some motivation to become a triathlete. There are a lot of personal stories to help comfort and encourage newbies. It’s a great reminder that everyone starts somewhere and triathletes are never alone in their journey.