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Debbiereadsbook (1862 KP) rated A Killer Whisky: Alberta (Canadian Historical Mysteries) in Books

Mar 6, 2025  
A Killer Whisky: Alberta (Canadian Historical Mysteries)
A Killer Whisky: Alberta (Canadian Historical Mysteries)
Susan Calder | 2024 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I did not see that ending coming at me!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

This is an historical murder mystery, set in the back drop of the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, in Alberta, Canada.

And I really rather enjoyed it!

We get to hear from a good few people, and I do love hearing from everyone. Being set over 100 years ago, times and people have changed and I do like comparing then to now: habits mostly, but attitudes and customs, the way things were.

What I did like, was the way the epidemic was being treated: hand washing, masks and the like. Reminded me a lot of a more recent event, and I wonder if they DID do those things, or if the author took liberty, but not that it matters either way. Just a point.

What I especially liked, was that I did not get whodunnit til it was revealed in the book! I loved being kept on my toes and made to question everything and everyone. I really did not see that coming, so very well played there!

A solid 4 star read

*same worded review will appear elsewhere
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated My Dad Wrote A Porno in Podcasts

Jan 5, 2018 (Updated Jan 5, 2018)  
My Dad Wrote A Porno
My Dad Wrote A Porno
Comedy
8
8.5 (24 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
Hilariously bad
This is a bit like Sex and the City, in terms of being so terrible, it's a guilty pleasure. And the fact that it has had 90 million downloads constitutes it as a cultural phenomenon.

The podcast is self-explanatory, in which the host Jamie Morton discovers that his retired father has begun dabbling in writing erotica. Introducing Belinda Blinked, her profuse sweatiness, and those 'pomegranates'. As a result, he decides to bring his friends into the action, each week discussing a chapter and literally peeing their pants over how hilariously bad it is. Beware, listening to this in public can cause people to give you strange looks as you attempt to stifle a laugh.

It has received such acclaim that we're onto book three now. It's obviously for adults only, but it's cheeky and pretty ridiculous.
  
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Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Stitch It Simple: 25 hand sewn projects to make and share in Books

Apr 27, 2018  
Stitch It Simple: 25 hand sewn projects to make and share
Stitch It Simple: 25 hand sewn projects to make and share
Beth Sheard | 2017 | Art, Photography & Fashion
10
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Stitch it simple is one of those rare books where I like every single pattern. I mean really, how can you not love a stuffed cat door stop, or felt slippers, or adorable elephants hanging down? The patterns range from small décor (stuffed butterfly, an Owl card) to large, (purses, window panels, cushions)

One thing I really like is a lot of the patterns have little “alternate patterns,” with a variation on the pattern. For instance the bird table-runner has a variation to make it into a placemat. The Owl card has an alternate Owl Tote bag you can make.

All the photographs are beautiful, and it has detailed drawings and diagrams on the techniques. This book would be awesome for people who want one book and lots of projects that will get them started sewing for the home.
  
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Auburn (57 KP) rated 806 in Books

Apr 10, 2019  
806
806
Cynthia Weil | 2018 | Young Adult (YA)
6
7.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
When I read the first look I was intrigued by the premise but sadly the rest of the book fell flat for me. The characters seemed silly and the plot was alright. Mostly I just couldn't get behind the reasoning or the follow through. Add Kat's mom who seemed to just be there to push her over the edge and not be a substantial enough character to feel real.
Some may enjoy the music references as well as the personalities of the individual characters. I found myself having to look a lot of things up which slowed me down. If I could have just read straight through I may have enjoyed it more.
Overall I can see why a certain audience would really love this book, the meaning, and the resolution. Hopefully those people find this and are able to enjoy it.
  
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Moodyhydra (3 KP) rated The Tattooist of Auschwitz in Books

Oct 2, 2018 (Updated Oct 2, 2018)  
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Heather Morris | 2018 | Biography, History & Politics, Religion
10
8.7 (74 Ratings)
Book Rating
Beautifull writing (0 more)
Amazing
This book was a beautifull and horrifying read all at once. A true story from the mouth of a survivor.
I found myself smiling at the stolen moments shared between new lovers and then crying at the horrors and injustice these poor people endured, and that the lucky (if we can all them that) survived. The horrors they had to see and things they had to do to survive and then live with after is something we will never understand. This story is not only one of horror and death, but also of bravery, resilliance and above all LOVE. To know that love can be found even in a place like this the darkest of places was inspiring. The way it was written was beautifull and respectfull to the memory of those it involved. Definitely a book everyone should read.