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.
