February 2025 Book Count:

Frog Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Amphibian Lives By: Marty Crump, Ill By: Tony Angell

Non-fiction: Science, 200 pages

Hamstersaurus Rex By: Tom O'Donnell, Ill By: Tim Miller

Fiction: Kids, Sci- Fi, Mystery, Humor, 272 pages

The Secret, Book, & Scone Society By: Ellery Adams

Fiction: Mystery, E- book

Guts & Glory: The Vikings By: Ben Thompson

Non-fiction: YA, History, Biography 320 pages

Coral's Reef Vol. 1 By: David Lumsdon, Ill By: Shiei

Fiction: Manga, Fantasy, YA, 256 pages

Antiques, Artifacts & Alibis by: Sally Bayless

Fiction: Mystery, E-book

Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You by: John F. MacArthur Jr.

"Non-Fiction": Religion, "History", 201 pages

HERETICAL NONSENSE FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY
Note: I only read this book to point out all the many, many flaws in it on my YouTube channel.  Besides theological issues & historical issues, this book also has psychological errors and the author insists that the moral short fallings of a political leader of when this was written (early 2000's)  was causing the downfall of America while he currently considers a person who has committed all the same sins & many, many, many more "a step in the right direction" now.  In short, I am 100% NOT recommending this book. 

January 2025 Books:

This year my starting goal is to read 52 books. i.e. a book a week.

Eight Very Bad Nights: A Collection of Hanukkah Noir By: Tod Goldberg
Fiction: Short Stories, Mystery, Holiday, Religion, 304 pages

The World of Lore: Dreadful Places By: Aaron Mahnke

Non-fiction: History, Horror, Pop Culture, paranormal, 352 pages

Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Film, the Art, the Vision By: Frank T. Thompson

Non-Fiction: History, Holiday, Science, 192 pages

Freaky Folklore: Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive Monsters and Enigmatic Cryptids By: Darkness Prevails, Carman Carrion

Non-Fiction: Paranormal, History, Pop Culture, Short Stories, 256 pages

The Epidemics of the Middle Ages: The Black Death, The Dancing Mania & The Sweating Sickness By: Justus Friedrich Karl Hecker

Non-Fiction: History, E-book

Woe: A Housecat's Story of Despair By: Lucy Knisley

Non-Fiction: Graphic Novel, Humor, Memoir, 208 pages

December 2024 Books:

 I read 156 books/stories (as some of the books were e-books of a short story) in 2024.

Miss Truesdale and the Fall of Hyperborea by: Mike Mignola Ill By: Jesse Lonergan, Clem Robins

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, 120 pages

 Gargoyles: Here in Manhattan by: Greg Weisman Ill By: George Kambadais et al.

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, 160 page

The Tasting Menu: A Short Story By: Stuart MacBride

Fiction: Short Story, Mystery, E-book

Mischievous Creatures: The Forgotten Sisters Who Transformed Early American Science By: Catherine McNeur

Non-fiction: Biography, Science, 432 pages

The Candy Cane Killer: A Christmas Mystery By: Alice Webb

Fiction: Mystery, Short Story, E-book

The Last Christmas By: Gerry Duggan Ill By: Brian Posehn, Rick Remender

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, Holidays, 176 pages

Christmas, Corpses, and Clockwork Kittens By: L.A. Nisula

Fiction: Mystery, Short Story, E-book

Pretty Little Felts: Mixed-Media Crafts To Tickle Your Fancy By: Julie Collings

Non-Fiction: 128 pages

Vintage Baking Recipes: Timeless Tastes From 1800 to 1980 By: Steven Masters

Non-fiction: History, Cooking, E-book

Mistletoe and Martians: An Alien Christmas Tale By: Samuel DenHartog

Fiction: Sci-Fi, YA, E-book

 

November 2024 Books:

 The Mostly Invisible Boy by: A.J. Vanderhorst

Fiction: Children's, Fantasy, 294 pages

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Yasha Nydoorin by: Cecil Castellucci, Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, et al

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, 56 pages

It's All Because Of Carbs | Lose Weight & Live a Healthy Lifestyle with Smart Carb Choices : Carb-Cutting Tips, Food Categories, Beneficial Foods, Emotional ... Overeating, Food Triggers, Impulsive Eating By: Živilė Povilaitytė

Non-fiction: Science, E-book

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Volume III By: Jody Houser et al

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, 152 pages

Heroes' Feast: The Official D&D Cookbook by: Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Michael Witwer

Non-fiction: Cooking, Fantasy, Pop Culture, 212 pages

Gothic Life: The Essential Guide to Macabre Style by: Aurelio Voltaire

Non-fiction: Pop Culture, 208 pages

Magic: The Hidden Planeswalker by: Mairghread Scott

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, 144 pages

One Piece: Pirate Recipes By: Sanji

Non-fiction: Cooking Fantasy, Pop Culture, 96 pages

In Praise of the Bees By: Kristin Gleeson

Fiction: History, E-book

Ushers By: Joe Hill

Fiction: Short Story, Paranormal, E-book

Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor, The Sapling Vol 3: Branches By: Alex Paknadel, Rob Williams, et al

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, 112 pages

Rebel Folklore: Empowering Tales of Spirits, Witches, and Other Misfits from Anansi to Baba Yaga By:Icy Sedgwick, Ill By: Melissa Jarram

Non-fiction: Short Story, Religion, 192 pages

August 2024 Books:

 Upped reading goal for the year to 100 as already at 77.

The Secret of the Stone Frog By: David Nytra

Fiction: Graphic novel, Children's, Fantasy, 80 pages

The Battle of Flodden: The History of the Most Famous Battle Between England and Scotland By: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, E-book

Booty: Girl Pirates on the High Seas By: Sara Lorimer, Ill. By: Susan Synarski

Non-fiction: History, Biography, Children's, 112 pages

The LGBTQ + History Book By: D.K. Publishing

Non-fiction: History, 336 pages

Tiger Chair By: Max Brooks

Fiction: Short Story, Sci-fi, E-book

The Daughters of Ys By: M.T. Anderson Ill. By: Jo Rioux

Fiction: Fantasy, Graphic Novel, YA 206 pages

The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism By: Jen Gunter

Non-fiction: Science, E-book

Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection Ed. & Ill. By: Matt Dembicki

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Short stories, YA, 232 pages

Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again By: Shigeru Kayama Translated By: Jeffrey Angles

Fiction: Sci-fi, Classic, 256 pages

The Ancient Roman Cookbook: 50 Recipes That Built the Roman Empire Illustrated By: Alex Raponi

Non-fiction: Cooking, History, E-book

Dark World: Into the Shadows with the Lead Investigator of The Ghost Adventures Crew By: Zak Bagans

Non-fiction: Memoir, Paranormal, History, 272 pages

 

July 2024 Books:

 A Thousand Recipes for Revenge By: Beth Cato

Fiction: Fantasy, Mystery, E-book

Under the Sea: A Short Story Anthology, Vol. 1 By: D.M. Million, R.M. Carpus, C.C. Givans

Fiction: Fantasy, Paranormal, Short Stories, E-book

The Shepherd of Hermas By: Hermas

Non-fiction: Religion, E-book

Kosher USA: How Coke Became Kosher and Other Tales of Modern Food By: Roger Horowitz

Non-fiction: Religion, History, Food, 320 pages

Nettle & Bone By: T. Kingfisher

Fiction: Fantasy, Horror, Classics 243 pages

The Ghost Writer By: Loreth Anne White

Fiction: Short Story, Horror, Mystery, E-book

Simon's Cat: It's a Dog's Life By: Simon Tofield

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Humor, 128 pages

Fever Year: The Killer Flu of 1918 By: Don Brown

Non-fiction: Graphic Novel, History, Science, 96 pages

Herding Cats By: Sarah Andersen

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Humor, 112 pages

The Philosophy of Snoopy By: Charles M. Schulz

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Humor 80 pages

March Books: 16-23

1950s - A Decade of Serial Killers: The Most Evil Serial Killers of the 1950s by: Jack Smith

Non-fiction: True Crime, History, E-book

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Scroll of the Dead By: David Stuart Davies

Fiction: Mystery, Classics, History, 172 pages

Man-Monkey: In Search of the British Bigfoot By: Nick Redfern

Non-fiction: History, Mystery, Paranormal, Biology, Horror, 164 pages

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories, Vol. 2: Scum and Villainy By: Amanda Deibert, Cecil Castelucci, Michael Moreci, et al.

Fiction: Pop Culture, Graphic Novel, Sci-Fi, 96 pages

I Am Not Starfire By: Mariko Tamaki Art by: Yoshi Yoshitani

Fiction: Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Graphic Novel, 166 pages

Star Wars: Tales from the Death Star by: Cavan Scott Art By: Soo Lee et al

Fiction: Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Graphic Novel, 96 pages

Star Trek: Year Five - Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1 By: Jackson Lanzing, Art By: Ángel Hernández, Stephen Thompson et al

Fiction: Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Graphic Novel 320 pages

Invisible By: Lorena McCourtney

Fiction: Mystery, E-book

February Books: 8-15

Smoked Mullet By: Margaret Lashley

Fiction: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Paranormal, 282 pages

Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt By: Todd Harra & Ken McKenzie

Non-fiction: Memoir, Humor, Short Stories, Science, E-book

The Secret History of Christmas Baking: Recipes & Stories from Tomb Offerings to Gingerbread Boys By: Linda Raedisch

Non-Fiction: History, Cooking, 320 Pages

Black History is More Than Harriet Tubman: 16 More Uncommon Biographies from America and the World By: Aaron Brachfeld Ed. By: Brandy Combs

Non-fiction: History, Biography, E-book

The Princess Bride Cookbook: The Official Cookbook By: Jenn Fujikawa

Non-fiction: Cooking, Pop Culture, 192 pages

The Mysterious Mrs. White: The True Story of Four Michigan Murders and the People Who Got Away With Them By: Allie Seibert

Non-fiction: History, Mystery, True Crime, Local Interests, 184 pages

Haunts of the Upper Great Lakes By: Dixie Franklin

Non-fiction: History, Paranormal, 108 pages

The Best of Gordon R. Dickson: Volume 1 By: Gordon R. Dickson Ed By: Hank Davis

Fiction: Sci- Fi, Fantasy, Short Stories, 272 pages

 

Books 176-200

I have upped my reading goal to 365 books (i.e. a book a day) given that I have made it to 200 in July.

John Dee and the Empire of Angels: Enochian Magick and the Occult Roots of the Modern World By: Jason Louv

Non-fiction: Biography, History, 528 pages

I picked this up having heard some things about John Dee's occult practices.  The parts of the book on that were interesting, but it also had large sections on other occult practitioners as well as many hints on how the author felt this effected the modern world.

Rat Queens, Vol. 2:The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth by: Kurtis J. Wiebe art by: Roc Upchurch, Stjepan Šejić 

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Paranormal, Pop Culture, Humor, 128 pages

Rat Queens, Vol. 3: Demons by: Kurtis J. Wiebe, art by: Tess Fowler

160 pages

Rat Queens, Vol. 4: High Fantasies by: Kurtis J. Wiebe art by: Owen Gieni

128 pages

Rat Queens, Vol. 5: The Colossal Magic Nothing by: Kurtis J. Wiebe art by: Owen Gieni

152 pages

Rat Queens, Vol. 6: The Infernal Path by: Kurtis J. Wiebe art by: Owen Gieni

144 pages

Rat Queens, Vol. 8: The God Dilemma by: Ryan Ferrier art by: Priscilla Petraites, Marco Lesko,  Moritat,  Casey Silver

136 pages

The continuing adventures of the Rat Queens an all female group of adventures.  Including the (tragic) backstories of the members, a new member, finding lost loved ones, losing loved ones, finding the truths of the universe, becoming a deity, etc.  I.e normal adventuring things.

TEN MOST DEADLY TRUE CRIMES IN USA: Unveiling the Dark Side of America by: Solomon King

Non-fiction: True Crime, History, E-book

A short look at some famous American crimes.

The Cottage: A True Haunted House Story by: Jess Breitling

Non-fiction: Paranormal, Short Story, E-book

A short story about a family moving into a house that was haunted.

Ghostlight By: Kenneth Oppel

Fiction: YA, Paranormal, Fantasy, 400 pages

A teen who gives ghost tours at a lighthouse awakens the ghost of the lighthouse keeper's daughter, and together with some other friends they have to stop an evil ghost & put her to rest.

52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You by: Brett Blumenthal

Non-fiction: E-book

If someone actually did all these "small changes" they wouldn't have time for anything else in life. Also they would have to be doing things that directly contradict each other. For example in one of the fat is bad chapters it says to pick reduced fat or fat free versions of foods, in the sugar is bad chapter it says to pick full fat over reduced or fat free & in another one is says people should eat more canola oil & includes suggestions on how to add additional fats (that they think are healthy) to a diet.

Canada’s Most Notorious Serial Killers by: Jack Smith

Non-fiction: True Crime, History, E-book

This book includes the stories of 8 famous serial killers that were Canadian.

Lady Margaret's Ghost: A Felicity Mystery by: Elizabeth McDavid Jones

Fiction: History, Mystery, Children's, 184 pages

Felicity's mom is out of town, so she is running the household (with help from an older lady her dad hired to help her.) Meanwhile, her dad inherits some items said to be haunted, strange things start happening and she needs to solve the mystery of what is happening. 

Hungry Ghost by: Victoria Ying

Fiction: Manga, YA, 208 pages

This book is on family relations & eating disorders. 

The Faygo Book by: Joe Grimm

Non-fiction: History, 136 pages

A book all on the history of Faygo pop.

The Great Pyramid of Giza: A History From Beginning to Present by: Hourly History

Non-fiction: History, E-book

A short book on the history of the great pyramid of Giza. 

History of California The Lone Woman of Island of the Blue Dolphins by: Travis Frank

Non-fiction: Biography, History, Classics, E-book

This is the story of the Lone Woman that became the inspiration for the book "The Island of the Blue Dolphins" as well as the story of how people learned her story.

Miss Spelled by: Morgana Best

Fiction: Paranormal, Mystery, E-book

After losing her apartment & boyfriend due to her bad cooking, Amelia Spelled inherits her aunt's house & cake shop. Also a man dies in her store and she learns she's a witch.

 Anne Rice's Servant of the Bones by: Mariah McCourt,  Anne Rice, Renae De Liz, Ray Dillon

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror, 152 pages

A graphic novel version of the Ann Rice book with the same name.

A Doll's House by: Henrik Ibsen

Fiction: Play, Classic, E-book

A knew almost nothing about this play, so I thought I would pick it up.  It is a story of people keeping secrets & the life of women during the era that it was writing in.  I was surprised at how old this play was. 

Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast by: Amberrose Hammond

 Non-fiction: History, Paranormal, 128 pages

A collection of ghost stories from western Michigan.

Jackasses of History Bathroom Reader: & Handy Manual of Unpleasant Trivia by: Seann McAnally

Non-Fiction: Biography, 184 pages

This book is a collection of shorter biographies of people considered jackasses.  It includes info on why each person deserves this title.

Problem of Increasing Human Energy by: Nikola Tesla

Non-fiction: Science, Memoir, E-book

Some parts of this book are rather dry, some parts read like the writings of a mad scientist, & part is an auto-biography.

RMS Titanic in 50 Objects by: Bruce Beveridge, Steve Hall

Non-Fiction: History, 240 pages

First, I picked this book up before the whole thing with the sub to the Titanic.  Second, this book only used pictures that were not from the wreck: this included things from the sister boat, reproductions, things that made it off the ship & other things that were not from the wreck. 

That being said this book tells the story of the Titanic by using pictures in some way connected with the whole story of it, from being made to the aftermath of it's sinking. 

Books 76-100

The Secret of Chimneys by: Agatha Christie

Fiction: Mystery, Classic, E-book

This is the 1st book in the Superintendent Battle series of Agatha Christie.  

The Tarot Cafe, #2 by: Sang-Sun Park

The Tarot Cafe, #3 by: Sang-Sun Park

The Tarot Cafe, #4 by: Sang-Sun Park

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, 184 pages

Pamala runs a café & does tarot readings for all sorts of paranormal beings. She also has a mysterious past that we learn more about in these books.

The Eleusinian Mysteries: The History of Ancient Greece's Most Famous Religious Rites by: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, Religion, E-book

A short book on what we know and think we know about the rites of the Eleusinian mysteries.

The Antikythera Mechanism: The History and Mystery of the Ancient World's Most Famous Astronomical Device by: Charles River Editors

Non-Fiction: History, E-book

A short book on how we found the Antikythera Mechanism and how people worked out what it might be.

The Bookstore Sisters by: Alice Hoffman

Fiction: Short Story, E-boo

A women who moved to NYC to get away from her small town and past goes back after a sister who she hasn't talked to in years sends a letter asking for help.

Gunpowder and Tea Cakes: My Journey with Felicity by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Fantasy, Children's, 192 pages

A choose your own adventure like book involving time traveling to the Revolutionary War and meeting Felicity from the American Girls series.

The World's Most Infamous Cults of All Time by: Conrad Bauer

Non-fiction: History, Religion, E-book

A short book on "infamous cults," some of them were rather unknown cults & some, while fringe religious groups, would not be considered by most people to be cults.  

Worthe's Village by: Ron Ripley

Fiction: Paranormal, Horror, Mystery, E-book

A rich man collects haunted houses with angry ghosts and kidnaps and traps people in his village to see what happens.

The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye by: Nancy Springer

Fiction: Historic, Mystery, YA, 166 pages

This is the 6th book in the series, and besides the main mystery a number of the issues from the whole series gets resolved.

Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by: Anderson Cooper,  & Katherine Howe

Non-Fiction: Biography, Memoir, History, E-book

A book on the history of the Vanderbilt family from their rise to fame to the author's own life.

Mother Teresa: A Life Inspired by: Wyatt North

Non-Fiction: Biography, E-book

A short biography on the life of St. Mother Teresa (written when she was Blessed Mother Teresa.)

The Cross: Crucified with Christ, and Christ Alive in Me by: J.C. Ryle

Non-Fiction: Religion, E-book

I expected that someone from the Church of England in the 1800's would have a very different theology than the author had.  Also this guy is major man crushing on St. Paul, which seams to go against the main point of the book.  

Something New with Saint Thérèse: Her Eucharistic Miracle by: Suzie Andres

Non-fiction: Religion, Biography, E-book 

A book on an often over looked part of St. Therese's Little Way, and it in the life of other saints.

Dead Famous: An Unexpected History of Celebrity from Bronze Age to Silver Screen by: Greg Jenner

Non-Fiction: History, Biography, Pop Culture, 416 pages

A book on the history of celebrity and stories of many famous people in history, written by someone with a famous last name, but unrelated to that family.

Kraken: Gigantic Ocean Terror by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Science, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history, legends, and real life animals that inspired the Kraken.

Chupacabra: Latin America's Bloodthirsty Predator by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Science, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history and legends of how the Chupacabra came to be a mythic animal. 

Just Beyond: Monstrosity by: R.L. Stine Ill By: Irene Flores

Fiction: Mystery, Horror, Paranormal, Graphic Novel, Children's, 144 pages

Ruthie and Ezra's dad & uncle bought a old movie studio that is said the be cursed.

The Horror at Happy Landings by: R.L. Stine

Fiction: Mystery, Horror, Paranormal, Graphic Novel, Children's, 144 pages

Two aliens accidently end up on earth and run into two kids on a camping trip they don't want to be at.

Meet Caroline By: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Children's, 104 pages

This is book 1 in the American Girl series on Caroline who lives in 1812. In this book we learn about the start of the War of 1812 and her father is captured by the British for sailing in Lake Ontario. 

Caroline's Secret Message by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Children's, 93 pages

In this book Caroline & her mother make a dangerous trip across Lake Ontario to British controlled Canada in the hopes of freeing her dad, and if not letting him know what he would need to know to escape the British prison.

A Surprise for Caroline by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Children's, 85 pages

In this book Caroline feels left out as her cousin & the 12 year old girl that's family is staying at her house want to do boring, grown up things like hair styling and not sledding & skating like she wants to do.  

Caroline Takes a Chance by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Children's, 90 pages

Caroline is out fishing when she sees a British warship and has to make a choice to save the supply ship it is chasing or something that she loves.

Caroline's Battle by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Children's, 89 pages

Caroline's dad just got back home when the British are seen coming to their town.  All the men get called up to fight, she Caroline & her mom must work to protect the shipping yard and if need be burn it down before the British can steal the ship & supplies at it.

Books 51-75

Felicity Discovers a Secret by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Historic, Children's, 48 pages

Felicity makes a mess of a washer women's linens and learns why she seams so crabby.

Old Milwaukee: The Early History of Brew Town in the 19th Century by: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, E-book

A short book on the history of Milwaukee

The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets by: Nancy Springer

Fiction: Historic, Mystery, YA, 170 pages

Dr. Watson is missing and Enola is on the case, using the language of flowers to help find out where he was.

The Egypt Game by: Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Fiction: Children's, Classic 240 pages

A re-read of a childhood favorite.

The Livonian Brothers of the Sword: The History of the Medieval Catholic Military Order that Fought Pagans in Eastern Europe by: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, E-book

A short book on the history of a crusader order that didn't go to the Holy Land, but to Eastern Europe.

All the Living and the Dead by: Hayley Campbell

Non-fiction: Science, History, 288 pages

A book on various people who deal with death in some way in their job.  It includes jobs that you would expect, but also jobs you might not even know exist if you didn't need them.

Wendigo: First Nation's Forest Feaster by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history and legends connected with the wendigo. 

Phoenix: Ancient Egypt's Firebird by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history and legends connected with the Phoenix.

Kitsune: Japan's Shapeshifting Tricksters by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history and legends connected with the Kitsune.

The Weird West Coast: Monsters, Mysteries, and Madmen on the Pacific Rim by: Charles River Editors

Non-Fiction: History, Short Story, Mystery, E-book

Stories of weird things/places/beings from the West Coast.  

Blade Runner 2019 FCBD by: Michael Green, Mike Johnson, Andres Guinaldo, et al.

Fiction: Sci-fi, Comic Book, E-book

A free comic book day book about ASH a Blade Runner.

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey Issue #0 by: D.J. Milky, Kei Ishiyama, David Hutchison

Fiction: Comic Book, Pop Culture, E-book

The prequel to a series of comic books about the adventures of Zero.

The Umbrella Academy #0 by: Gerard Way, Gabriel Bá

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, E-book

A book on the Umbrella Academy that had to have been made before the TV series, as the characters look different then later works.

Superman (1939-2011) #1 by: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster

Fiction: Sci-fi, Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, E-book

A re- print of the earliest Superman comics.

Peril at King's Creek: A Felicity Mystery by: Elizabeth McDavid Jones

Fiction: Historic, Children's, mystery, 163 pages

There is a British spy running around and Felicity might be the only person who can stop them.

Traitor in Williamsburg: A Felicity Mystery by: Elizabeth McDavid Jones

Fiction: Historic, Children's, mystery, 179 pages

There is a traitor in town and Felicity is going to find out who.

The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan by: Nancy Springer

Fiction: Historic, Mystery, YA, 204 pages

Lady Cecily is in trouble again, and Enola must solve the mystery using a pink fan as a clue.

New Amsterdam: The History of the Dutch Settlement Before It Became New York City by: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, E-book

A short book on New Amsterdam.

Madeline by: Craig McGray

Fiction: Short Story, Horror, Paranormal, E-book

A man must save his daughter from a wife who has gone crazy, or so he thinks.

Titanic: The Story About The Unsinkable Ship by: Henry Freeman

Non-Fiction: History, E-book

A short book on the history of the Titanic.

The Ancient Bosnian Pyramids: The History and Mystery Over the Controversial Pyramids in Bosnia and Herzegovina by: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, E-book

The history of either ancient pyramids or a natural collection of hills in Bosnia. 

Harley Quinn: Reckoning by: Rachael Allen

Fiction: YA, Mystery, Pop Culture 464 pages

A version of the story of Harley Quinn where she is a young scientist who is in a program that lets her work in a college lab in high school.

Father Dale’s Drive-Thru Exorcisms: After Dinner Conversation Short Story Series by: Viggy Parr Hampton

Fiction: Short Story, E-book

A couple who makes money doing drive-thru exorcisms.

The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline by: Nancy Springer

Fiction: Historic, Mystery, YA, 162 pages

Enola's land lady is kidnapped and it has something to do with Florence Nightingale.

The Tarot Café, #1 by: Sang-Sun Park

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, 184 pages

Pamala runs a café & does tarot readings for all sorts of paranormal beings.

Books 26-50

Haunting at Spider Gate Cemetery by: S.M. Nevermore

Fiction: Paranormal, Short Story, E-book

A group goes to a haunted cemetery on Halloween.

The Case of the Missing Marquess by: Nancy Springer

Fiction: Mystery, Historic, YA, 263 pages

This is the 1st book in the Enola Holmes series about the younger sister of Sherlock.  In this one her mother disappears on Enola's birthday, but the gifts that she leaves gives Enola clues and a way to disappear too. (Before her oldest brother sends her to a boarding school.) Mostly a fun read, but the author clearly buys into Victorian male propaganda against women's fashion.  

Odd and the Frost Giants by: Neil Gaiman, ill. by: Chris Riddell

Fiction: Fantasy, Classic, Graphic Novel, Children's, 128 pages

The story of a young Viking boy, who helps the Norse gods in frighting a frost giant.

The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters by: J.W. Ocker

Non-Fiction: Paranormal, Mystery, Science, History 288 pages

A book on cryptids from around the USA, broken into regions of the country.  

The Case of the Left-Handed Lady by: Nancy Springer

 Fiction: Mystery, Historic, YA, 234 pages

Book 2 in the Enola Hommes series.  In this book she is living in London with multiple fake identities and works on solving what happened to a missing teenager. 

I Don't Have a Bucket List but My F*ck-it List is a Mile Long: The hilarious guide to making your life happier, richer, and even more badass! by: Ruby Rey

Non-fiction: Essay, Memoir, Humor, Self-Help, E-book

A self-help book written by a comedian.  

Goosebumps Graphix #2 Terror Trips by: R.L. Stine, Ill By: Jill Thompson, 

Jamie Tolagson,  Amy Kim Kibuishi

Fiction: Children's, Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 144 pages

A collection of 3 Goosebumps stories made in a graphic novel format.

Goosebumps Graphix #1 Creepy Creatures by: R.L. Stine,  Ill By: Gabriel Hernandez, Greg Ruth

Fiction: Children's, Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 144 pages

A collection of 3 Goosebumps stories made in a graphic novel format.

Goosebumps Graphix #3 Scary Summer by: R.L. Stine, Ill By:Kyle Baker, Ted Naifeh,  Dean Haspiel

Fiction: Children's, Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 132 pages

A collection of 3 Goosebumps stories made in a graphic novel format.

The Ghosts of England: A Collection of Ghost Stories across the English Nation by:Charles River Editors

Non-Fiction: History, Short Stories, Paranormal, E-book

A collection of stories of famous ghosts in England as well as some of the history of the places of the stories.

Goosebumps Graphix #4 Slappy's Tales of Horror: A Graphic Novel by:R.L. Stine, Ill By: Dave Roman et al.

Fiction: Children's, Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 176 pages

A collection of 4 Goosebumps stories made in a graphic novel format.

The Night Watchman Express by: Alison DeLuca

Fiction: Children's, Fantasy, Mystery, Historic, E-book

This is a book about a orphan girl, this is also a book about a fisherman's son, as well as a book on a missing item and also about political intrigue and more. In short this book has 2 sections that have a different main character, setting, and feel to the book.  It is all about the same main storyline, but the book I read was very different from the book I expected.

Dust & Grim by: Chuck Wendig

Fiction: Fantasy, Paranormal, Mystery, Pop Culture, YA, 384 pages

When Molly's dad dies an uncle she didn't know show up and she learns about her mother, older brother, and a family business she never knew about.  Her uncle convinces her that she is due money from her mother's dead and as she wants to go to school for her costuming, she agrees to move in with her brother and snoop around the family funeral home to find the riches she is owed.  Of course it turns out that there is a much bigger secret that no one is sharing with her.

The Silent Stranger: A Kaya Mystery by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Mystery, Children's 132 pages

A women in found near Kaya's village, she has burnt hands and doesn't speak.  Kaya sets out to find out who she is, but she is worried both because she is warned to be wary of the stranger and because they seam to want her dog.

Cooking Price-Wise: The Original Foodie by: Vincent Price

Non-fiction: Cooking, 208 pages

This is a cook book by Vincent Price, with later additions by his family.  The recipes are ones that only have ingredients that could be found in 1970's stores, so some things that it talks about being exotic but possible to get are everyday things, and some things thrown on a recipe with no extra info, one would need to look up what this was.  The addition information, includes stories from their daughter about growing up in the Price household, and recipes from his grandfather, who made early baking powder. Also apparently his father was a famous candy maker.

Meet Felicity: An American Girl by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 69 pages

This is book 1 in the American Girl series on Felicity who lives in 1774.

Felicity Learns a Lesson: A School Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 69 pages

In this book Felicity goes to classes on being a gentlewomen, makes a friend & has the events leading up to the American Revolution effect her life.

Felicity's Surprise by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 77 pages

It is Christmas time and Felicity is invited to a dance at the governor's palace, but then her mother gets very sick and her priorities change.

 Happy Birthday, Felicity! A Springtime Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 88 pages

Grandfather, a loyalist is in town for Felicity's birthday.  He gives her a present of a guitar, but when showing it off to her friend, she leaves it out in the rain when she over hears a plot by the governor to take the town's gunpowder.

 Changes for Felicity: A Winter Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 88 pages

Note: My effort to read the main American Girl books in chronological order of the stories timeline, has been slightly messed up as the 5th book in the series isn't available in the library.  In this book Felicity's friend's dad was jailed for being a loyalist.  Grandfather help get him out, but as he was sick, it made his sickness worst and he died.  So this book deals with that as well as the events of that time, and a redemption story of Penny the horse's old owner. 

The Candles Are Burning By: Veronica G. Henry

Fiction: Paranormal, Horror, Short Story, E-book

When Maggie's husband dies she gets her families second sight. Only she isn't the only one in town with a special gift connected with death.

The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes: Eber Brock Ward, 1811-1875 By: Michael W Nagle

Non-Fiction: Biography, History, 368 pages

A biography of Eber Brock Ward an important industrialist for the Midwest that is largely forgotten today.  

Gone at Midnight: The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam by: Jake Anderson

Non-Fiction: True Crime, Mystery, Current Events, E-book

This is a book written by someone who was trying to figure out what happened to Elisa Lam.  It deals with this from many angles including: mental health, corruption, & paranormal. There is a lot in the book on the history of the Cecil hotel, as well as the author going to the area to investigate the different ideas of what happened.  Unlike many books of this type they did not have a theory that they thought was what happened and so even at the end had a list of things that might have happened.

Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by: Frederick Stonehouse

Non-Fiction: History, Science, 288 pages

A book on the history of the Edmund Fitzgerald, what happened the night it went down, and what happened afterword.  It includes many official documents on the wreck.

Felicity's New Sister by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, Short Story 47 pages

This book is not actually part of the main stories, but one that took place between the main stories that was first made for the magazine.  In this book they tell the story of when Felicity's little sister was born. 

November Books:

Vintage Tattoos: The Book of Old-School Skin Art by: Carol Clerk

Non-fiction: History, art, 256 pages

A book on the history of tattoos as well as the artist and personalities that were important in the era of vintage tattooing.

Game Wizards: The Epic Battle for Dungeons & Dragons by: Jon Peterson

Non-fiction: History, Pop Culture, Biography 368 pages

The story of Dungeons and Dragons: from games that the creators made before D&D, to the early years of the game, to the fight over D&D and the Satanic Panic.

The Complete Whiskey Course: A Comprehensive Tasting School in Ten Classes by: Robin Robinson

Non-fiction: Science, History, Food and Drink, 304 pages

This book deals with many of the things one might want to know about whiskey and whiskey tastings.

The Last Session Vol. 1 by: Jasmine Walls, Ills by: Dozerdraws

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, 128 pages

This book is the story of a group of friends who meet in an after school group that ended up becoming a D&D group.  They are now graduating and going in different directions and so are finishing out their game. 

Eating Salad Drunk: Haikus for the Burnout Age by Comedy Greats Ed by: Gabe Henry, Ils by: Emily Flake 

Non-Fiction: Poetry, 240 pages

Haikus by famous comedians on a variety of subjects.

Dorsai! (Childe Cycle #1) by: Gordon R. Dickson

Fiction: Sci-Fi, Audio Book

Donal Graeme is an odd Dorsai who ends up living a very interesting life. 

September Books:

Giving Up The Ghost by: Dean Rasmussen

Fiction: Short Story, Paranormal, E-book

A home nurse is visiting a patient before a hurricane hits.  They think their dementia is acting up, but that doesn't explain what they are experiencing.

 Ripped from the Headlines!: The Shocking True Stories Behind the Movies' Most Memorable Crimes By: Harold Schechter

Non-fiction: History, Pop Culture, E-book

The real life crimes that movies were based off of explained, as well as things the movies changed and events that were used in multiple films.  Some were known to be off of events, and some were things that looking into showed the true events must have influenced the writers even if the movie wasn't "based on a true story."

Be More Yoda: Mindful Thinking from a Galaxy Far Far Away By: Christian Blauvelt

Fiction: Quotes, Pop Culture, 64 pages

A short book on how to be like Yoda including quotes from all the movies.

SALEM'S ROPES: Inspired by the True Story of the Haunted Ropes Mansion by: Joseph C. Gioconda

Fiction: History, Paranormal, E-book

A book based off a real location in the history of Salam MA, but with a number of supernatural elements added to it.

Horror Stories by: James Flynn

Fiction: Short Story, Paranormal, E-book

A collection of horror stories.  

Haunted Souls by: Samuel M. Hallam

Fiction: Paranormal, E-book

January has to go back to her home after the death of  the aunt and uncle that raised her after the mysterious death of her father at the house.  There she works to unlock its secrets before she is the next killed by the house.  

A Murder of Crows by: Sarah Yarwood-Lovett

Fiction: Mystery, E-book

A ecologist is the prime suspect in a murder of the owner of the property she was studying. So in true British cozy mystery  fashion, she and her friends/co-workers must solve the mystery, to clear her name, and because her expertise in ecology will save the day.

Fallen Empires, Cleopatra in Space #5 by: Mike Maihack

Fiction: YA, Graphic Novel, 208 pages

Cleo has to go into hiding and we get more of the backstory that resulted in Cleo and Octavian being enemies. 

Queen of the Nile,  Cleopatra in Space #6 By: Mike Maihack

Fiction: YA, Graphic Novel, 240 pages

The end of the story, the ancient prophecy must be fulfilled or the universe will be taken over by Octavian.

The Book of the Damned By: D.A. Fowler

Fiction: Mystery, Paranormal, E-book

A book that when you read sucks you into the story and you either become to killer or think you are the person being tortured in it. (Which also can result in them being killers in real life or killing themselves to get free.) 

 Transubstantiation: Theology, History, and Christian Unity by: Brett Salkeld

Non-Fiction: Religion, 288 pages

A book on the history of transubstantiation, as well as what the early reformers thought the Eucharist was, and things the different Christian groups can agree on, and how they differ in beliefs on communion. 

Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities by: Amy Stewart

Non-fiction: History, Science, 236 pages

A collection on different plants that are in some way dangerous.  

July Books:

Vernor's Ginger Ale by Keith Wunderlich

Non-fiction: History, 128 pages

A book on the history of Vernor's ginger ale.  It includes a lot of pictures from the people involved with the company.

Loot: Britain and the Benin Bronzes by Barnaby Phillips

Non-fiction : History, Current Events,  400 pages

The story of how the Benin Bronzes ended up in Europe and America with special note of how the British Museum ended up with so many, as well as current issues with the descendants of the creators trying to get them returned to Africa. 

If It's Not Funny It's Art by Demetri Martin

Non-fiction: Art, Humor, 192 pages

A collection of drawings from Demetri Martin.

Other Side #1-4 by Jody Houser, Art by Stefano Martino, Keith Champagne, Lauren Affe 

Fiction: Pop Culture, Sci Fi, Graphic Novel, 24 pages each

The story of Will Byers from "Stranger Things" while he was in the upside down from season 1.

House of Mystery, Volume 1: Room and Boredom by Matthew Sturges, Bill Willingham, art by: Luca Rossi, D. Ross Campbell, Jill Thompson, Zachary Baldus, Steve Rolston, Sean Murphy

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Graphic Novel 128 pages

In this book we 1st meet the house of mystery as well as Fig who is some how connected to the house.

House of Mystery, Volume 2: Love Stories for Dead People by Matthew Sturges,  art by Luca Rossi, José Marzán Jr., et al.

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Graphic Novel 128 pages

More stories from the House of Mystery, these ones dealing more with themes of love.

House of Mystery, Volume 3: The Space Between by Matthew Sturges,  art by Luca Rossi, José Marzán Jr., et al.

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Graphic Novel 128 pages

These stories deal more with the people stuck in the house trying to get out, while others are trying to get in.  Also Fig's father shows up and we learn something important about the bartender.

Mysteries of the Messiah: Unveiling Divine Connections from Genesis to Today by Jason Sobel

Non-fiction: Religion, History, Maths, E-book

This book is written by a Messianic Jewish Rabbi and deals with how the New and Old Testament is connected, as well as the meaning on numbers in Jewish thought and how different words and phrases equal different important numbers in the Hebrew.   

Do Polar Bears Get Lonely?: And Answers to 100 Other Weird and Wacky Questions About How the World Works by New Scientist

Non-fiction: Science, 256 pages

A collection of questions on various subjects with multiple answers based on the science connected to the question.  Also, no, polar bears are mostly solidary creatures. 

April Books:

 The Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime by: Judith Flanders

Non-fiction: History, 556 pages

This book goes over major murders in Victorian England, as well as how the press and public reacted to the crimes and the effects that had.

Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by: Maureen Johnson Illustrated by: Jay Cooper 

Fiction: Humor, Pop Culture, 128 pages

A quick guide on how not to be one of the many, many people who are always getting murdered in quaint English villages in books, TV show, movies, etc.

Poison Ivy: Thorns by: Kody Keplinger,  Illustrated by: Sara Kipin

Fiction: Graphic Novel. Pop Culture. Paranormal, 208 pages

A collection of stories about a teen Poison Ivy who has to deal with school issues, a  family secret, romance, and trying to save the earth.

Purgatory Is for Real: Good News about the Afterlife for Those Who Aren't Perfect Yet by: Karlo Broussard

Non-fiction: Religion, 208 pages

A book on purgatory.  Chapters range from similar concepts in religions around the world to what the Catechism says about it. 

A Dinner Party with the Saints: The People Behind the Halos by: Woodeene Koenig-Bricker

Fiction: Religion, Cook Book, Biography, 144 pages

A book about the lives of 16 saints as told in Heaven and around a dinner party.  It includes a recipe for each saint.

Paths to Prayer: A Field Guide to Ten Catholic Traditions by Pat Fosarelli

Non-Fiction: Religion 130 pages

A book on 10 spiritual traditions in Catholicism including info on where to get more info on each tradition.

The Big Book of Christian Mysticism: The Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality by Carl McColman

Non-fiction: Religion, 320 pages

A book on Christian mysticism, how it is like all other forms of mysticism as well as what makes it unique. 

Healed by Dean Skinner

Fiction: Religion, E-book

This is a story that is like Job only in modern times.  Warning- lots of bad language also starts out very Anti-Catholic.

Tesla vs Edison: The Life-Long Feud that Electrified the World by Nigel Cawthorne

Non-Fiction: History, Science, Biography 192 pages

The story of the early days of electricity told mostly by the feud between Tesla and Edison, but talks about many of the major players of the time.

Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History by Tori Telfer 

Non-fiction: History, 336 pages

This book tells the story of a handful of famous female serial killers, most from over a century ago.  It deals with how the story told in the public is often different then their real motivations do to societal ideas about females vs their real life.

Daily Inspiration: 365 Quotes from Saints by Wyatt North

Non-fiction: Biography, Religion, e-book

Quotes from saints with info about their life after each quote. 

 

February and March Books:

 Apparently I didn't make a list of the books I read last month, and so this is a 2 month post.  Also I al already over 50% to my reading goal and so will likely bump it up when I get to it.  

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Robotica by: Bathroom Readers' Institute 

Non-fiction: History, Pop Culture, Science, Sci-fi, 256 pages

A bathroom reader that only deals with things related to robots in some way.

Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom by: Nelson Mandela

Non-fiction: Quotes, 192 pages

A collection of quotes from Nelson Mandela divided by subject and with info on when/where each quote is from.

Adoptable Dog: Teaching Your Adopted Pet to Obey, Trust, and Love You by: John Ross, Barbara McKinney

Non-fiction: Pets, 353 pages

A book on getting a dog with some additional information for issues that may happen in adopting a older dog instead of getting a puppy from a breeder.  

Michigan Haunts: Public Places, Eerie Spaces by: Jon Milan, Gail Offen

Non-fiction: Paranormal, History, 128 pages

A book on places in Michigan that are thought to be haunted.  The book is divided by the type of place it is and has notes about with places are not open to the public.

My Haunted Family: Engrossing Tales of One Family's Encounters with the Unknown by: Rose Pressey Betancourt

Non-fiction: Paranormal, Memoir, 156 pages

This book is a collection of real life ghost stories, but all are ones where the author either heard the story from the person themselves (most of whom were family) or at most was a story a parent told that happened to a grandparent (maybe a great uncle or aunt this was one of the books I read over amonth ago.)

Fathom: The Definitive Edition (Fathom Vol. 1 #0,½,1-13) by: Michael Layne Turner, Bill O'Neil, Geoff Johns

Fiction: Graphic Novel. Sci-fi, 496 pages 

This collection of graphic novels is the story of the Fathom universe.  There is the world above the water that we know, but also a world of humans who live under the oceans. (and also have tech that can go into space.)

 Stitch and the Samurai Volume 1, 2, & 3 by: Hiroto Wada

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, 176 pages, 176 pages & 224 pages

This series asked what would happen if instead of landing in modern Hawaii Stich landed in feudal Japan.   And instead of being found by a little girl who thought he was a dog, he was found by a warlord who thought he might be a raccoon. 

Medieval Women and Their Objects by: Jenny Adams, Nancy Mason Bradbury

Non-fiction: History, Essays, Classic Lit, E-book

This book goes over the late Medieval women of England and France in a series of essays dealing with there objects.  A whole lot of them deal with women in Chaucer.  Ones that don't deal with everything from personal books, churches, to their body itself. 

Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places by: Colin Dickey

Non-fiction: History 320 pages

Turned out I already read this book years ago, but as I already was a couple chapters into it when I noticed, I just finished the book.

Gothic: An Illustrated History by: Roger Luckhurst

Non-fiction: History, Pop culture 288 pages

A book on the major themes, ideas, places, etc of the gothic story.

What the Hell Are You Doing?: The Essential David Shrigley by: David Shrigley

Non-fiction: Art, Comics, Humor, 352 pages

The art of David Shrigley.

How Dogs Work: A Head-To-Tail Guide to Your Canine by: Daniel Tatarsky, David Humphries (Illustrations)

Non-fiction: Science, Animals, 160 pages

This book looks like it should be for children, but the info is more a quick study of the most important things that a new dog owner might need to know with info that seams more for older kids or adults.

Maniac: The Bath School Disaster and the Birth of the Modern Mass Killer by: Harold Schechter

Non-Fiction: History, True Crime, E-book

This is the story of the blowing up of the Bath MI School. It happened in the 1920's making it possibly the 1st time something like this was done in America. (As it was done on purpose and not an issue with a gas leak or other accidental cause.)

January Books:

 My preliminary reading goal for the year is 52 books with at least 25 of them being e-books.

The Ghostly Tales of Flint by Anna Lardinois 

Non-Fiction: History, Children's 112 pages

This book turned out to be based on a book that I had already read, but with the book being geared to children the parts of the ghost stories that they focused on was slightly different.

Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities by Eric Powell, Kyle Hotz

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 104 pages

The premise of this series is that Billy the Kid faked his death and then ended up working with a traveling freak show.  In this book they are dealing with Victor Frankenstein. 

Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities Volume 2: The Ghastly Fiend of London by Eric Powell, Kyle Hotz

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 112 pages

In this book they go to London and deal with Jack the Ripper, Mr. Hyde, Dracula and meet the Elephant Man. 

Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities and the Orm of Loch Ness by Eric Powell, Kyle Hotz, Dan Brown 

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 112 pages

They are now dealing with Dracula in Scotland.

She-Hulk, Volume 1: Single Green Female by Dan Slott, Juan Bobillo, Paul Pelletier

Fiction: Graphic Novel, 136 pages

All the She-Hulk are a collection of the comics. 

She-Hulk, Volume 3: Time Trials by Dan Slott , Scott Kolins, Juan Bobillo, Stan Lee, John Buscema 

Fiction: Graphic Novel, 136 pages

Pioneer Mixology:: Switchel, Sack Posset, and Shrub by Robynne Elizabeth Miller

Non-Fiction: Food, History, E-book

This book is collection of drink recipes from the pioneer age, in a modern format. 

The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore

Non-fiction: History, Science, Biographies, e-book

This is the story of the dial painters of multiple factories who ended up being poisoned by the radium and the unsafe practices of the companies.

She-Hulk, Volume 5: Planet Without a Hulk by Dan Slott (Writer), Rick Burchett, Cliff Rathburn

Fiction: Graphic Novel, 192 pages

The Diamond Formula by Alina Simone

Non-fiction: History, e-book

For years people had been trying to make diamonds, in 1905 Henri Lemoine claimed to have done so.

My Queen, My Mother: A Living Novena by Marge Steinhage Fenelon

Non-fiction: Religion, 161 pages

This novena is about 9 Marian shrines around the USA.

Jump! by Daniel Engber

Non-fiction: History, e-book

Soon after the invention of the plane the race to invent a safe way to fall from the sky was started, some methods worked, some did not.

New Dog: Choosing Wisely and Ensuring a Happily Ever After by Bruce Fogle, Patricia Holden White

Non-fiction: 192 pages

A book on dog ownership.

Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, Ryan Estrada, Ko Hyung-Ju 

Non-Fiction: History, Graphic Novel, 198 pages

This fictionalized account of real life people is about life in South Korea in the 1980's for a group of students.

The Electricity Fairy by Alex Mar 

Non-fiction: History, e-book

Loïe Fuller was a dancer unlike anyone before her.  She used light, movement, and specialized clothing in new ways.  Also inventions and discoveries from others ranging from Edison to the Curies helped her dance evolve. 

Hitler's Holy Relics: : A True Story of Nazi Plunder and the Race to Recover the Crown Jewels of the Holy Roman Empire by Sidney D. Kirkpatrick

Non-fiction: History, Art, 316 pages

This is the story of how many of the stolen art and objects of WWII were recovered, with the objects dealing with the symbols of the Holy Roman Empire being the main story.

Indeh: A Story of the Apache Wars by Ethan Hawke, Greg Ruth 

Non-fiction: History, Graphic Novel, 232 pages

The story of the Apache Wars, as told by the Apache.

August Books:

Murder in Ancient China by: Robert van Gulik

Fiction: Mystery, Short Story, History, E-book

A poet is murdered, and frogs help to solve the case.

The Little Book of Pandemics by: Peter Moore

Non-fiction: Science, 144 pages

A collection of information on major things that caused or can cause pandemics.

Bobo by: Richard Schiver

Fiction: Short Story, Horror, Paranormal?, E-book

This short story needed to be less short. With the moving back and forth in time, and starting in the middle of the action, I'm not sure if the main character went insane, already was, was dreaming, a doll came to life or something else.  Also this story should have all sorts of trigger warnings. 

The Assassin's Doctor by: Robert K. Summers

Non-Fiction: History, Science, Biography, E-book

This book has basically everything about the life of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, the doctor who helped John Wilkes Booth after he killed Lincoln.  It even includes things he wrote for school and his personal letters to friends and family.  While he wasn't in on the murder plan, he was in on the kidnapping one, and knew who he was helping when he was helping him. (Although didn't know about the murder at the time.) And so lied at his trial. Also a total racist jerk. And this book is soooooo long, it says the e-book is 614 pages long be it seems longer and took me months to finish. 

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula by: Loren D. Estleman

Fiction: Mystery, Classic, 224 pages

What would happen if Sherlock Holmes was part of the story of Dracula?  Sure he couldn't be in parts of the story we read, but he could also be solving the mystery in parts that got left out.  At least that's what this story is.

A Teacher of Strange Things- Who Jesus Was, What He Taught, and Why People Still Follow Him by: Cy Kellett

Non-fiction: Religion, 239 pages

**** I was given this book for free from the author.****

Now that I got the legal notice out of the way, I will say that this book was written to be a intro to Christianity book for people that are curious about Jesus.  And I think it does do that, but having read it as not the intended audience, there were things in it that were new ideas for me. (Which was a pleasant surprise.)   

June Books:

 As I have completed my book goal for the year a couple of months ago, I upped it to 50.  I will likely finish that goal by fall and so may up it again.  This month I did a short story challenge, and so have a number of "books" that were shorter than a normal length book. 

The Scales of the Space Whale: A Short Story by: Joe Vasicek
Fiction: Sci-Fi, Short Story, E-book

This is the story of a person out in space who is forced to try and harvest the scales of a large, long living, dangerous to space ships (and the beings in them) little known about animal called the space whale.  Also the ship has a personality in the story with it interesting as it can act on its own, sometimes.

The League of Regrettable Superheroes: Half-Baked Heroes from Comic Book History by: Jon Morris

Non-fiction: pop culture, history, 256 pages

A collection of superheroes that you likely never heard of (excluding a few that are well known or making a comeback.) The book is divided up by the comic book ages.

Deadpool's Art of War by: Peter David art by: Scott Koblish

Fiction: Pop Culture, graphic novel, classics, 96 pages

The classic book on warfare, illustrated by Deadpool's attempt to create a in the Marvel world, so he can sell books on the art of war.

When Ghosts Kill: And Other Ghostly Tales by: Kenny Wayne

Fiction: Horror, short story, E-book

A loosely connected series of short stories involving death, ghosts, and related things. 

 Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin by: Megan Rosenbloom

Non-Fiction: History, Science, 275 pages

A book on the history, ethics, science, and questions about books that are bound in human skin.  It includes info on all books proven to be actually human, as well as famous ones that were thought to be, but aren't.  Incudes things like the scientific test used to prove it, when and where it was done, how it might have been done, and most any other things people might wonder about these books and fakes.

The Texan and the Egyptian: The Sky Fire Chronicles by: Paul Summerhayes

Fiction: Fantasy,  E-book

A short story in a book series involving an Egyptian, Confederates, and Zombies.

Death Visits the Hair Salon by: Amy Andersen

Fiction: Mystery, Short Story, E-book 

A short story about a dead body found in a hair salon, this is part of a series.

Murder Me Dead by: David Lapham

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Noir, 264 pages

A noir novel in a graphic novel formate.

Dead[ish] by: Naomi Kramer 

Fiction: Fantasy, Mystery, Short Story, E-book

A murder mystery where the dead person it trying to find out what happened to her body, so she hires some help.

Fangs by: Sarah Andersen

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Romance, Humor, 115 pages

A vampire and a werewolf meet each other and fall in love.

The League of Regrettable Sidekicks: Heroic Helpers from Comic Book History by: Jon Morris

Non-fiction: pop culture, history, 256 pages

A collection of superhero sidekicks that you likely never heard of (excluding a few that are well known.) The book is divided up by the comic book ages.

The Cat of Amontillado by: S.M. Reine 

Fiction: Mystery, Fantasy, Short Story, E-book

A kitten accidently eats a magic ring and becomes a little boy.  Also about half way into the story a dead vampire is found behind a wall. 

The Basement Vault by: Brandon Zenner

Fiction: Short story, E-book

A story of a member of a crime org.