December Books:

 As of today I have completed my increased Goodreads goal of 100 books, with 123 books.

The Other Emily by: Dean Koontz

Fiction: Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Mystery, E-book

10 years ago the love of David's life, Emily disappeared.  He thinks she might have been killed by a famous serial killer, but they never found her body.  One day he meets a women named Maddison, who looks exactly like Emily did when she disappeared.  

Atlas of Improbable Places by: Travis Elborough & Alan Horsfield

Non-fiction: History, E-book

This book includes short entries on a number of real life places that are unusual, from all around the world.  

The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women's Lives, 1660–1900 by: Barbara Burman & Ariane Fennetaux

Non-fiction: History, Art, 264 pages

A look at the history of the use of tie on pockets in women's clothing.  It includes what a pocket or lack of pockets meant to women at various times, and stations in life, how they were used, both expected and more surprising uses, pockets in art & stories, and the ending of their use.

A Cast of Falcons by: Sarah Yarwood-Lovett

Fiction: Mystery, E-book

This is book 2 in the series.  In this book Nell's best friend Percy is getting married at Nell's family estate.  It was hurried up due to the health of his mother, but Percy's parents first can't make it, and then when they do, it is to tell her she is disowned if she goes through with the wedding.  He end's up dead, possibly do to a drunken accident, but possibly it was murdered, and of course she wants to solve the mystery of who might have killed him, given that everyone who knows him there has a reason to kill him.

Ghost Towns of Michigan: Volume 2 by: Larry Wakefield

Non-Fiction: History, 269 pages

A collection of stories of abandoned towns in Michigan. 

Bodies of Inscription: A Cultural History of the Modern Tattoo Community by: Margo Demello, & Gayle S. Rubin

Non-Fiction: History, Art, Pop Culture 256 pages

This book is on the history of tattoos, especially the changing meanings of tattoos as they became more middle class and not just worn by outsiders.   

 

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.