I waffle between 3 and 4 stars. The world building is fun and exciting, but often I feel the characters fall a little flat, which stinks because I like them. It feels like there is a lot of telling and not showing, and the pacing at the end feels out of whack, really rushing to the end.
This is an informative and witty book about the birds that have won Bird of the Year, inlcuding bird facts and shenanigans during their campaigns over the years.
Reflections on being a doctor.
Book 7 in the Robots Series, the story moves on with R. Daneel, Lady Gladia, and Giskard. The story and universe building continues to shine.
Autobiography of her life and especially her career in politics.
Not my cup of tea.
This book is full of research-backed ideas and tips for reaching adolescents, giving them the tools for long term success. Every caring teacher should read this one.
Beautiful story of a boy's love of a lion.
Inspirational autobiography from one of the rugby greats.
Part of the YA series The Ranger's Apprentice, this story takes Will into a new land with a new set of problems to solve.
Another book in the I, Robot series. Elijah Baley and R. Daneel are back, solving another mystery on a different planet.
Written in 1949, this classic dystopian novel eerily prophesied a surveillance-crazy society and portrayed what could happen when the government abuses and misuses this technology to stalk and control its citizens.