Over 2 million sold.
Written in 1986 and 1989 respectively. These novels are bold, elegant and powerful. I much prefer these over Harry Potter books. One reviewer described the books as “Christian thrillers.” Smile 🙂 Each narrative is set in a small U.S. town with complex problems.
These books were brought to my attention in a Twitter post by Qanon EyetheSpy.
Book 5 of 5 featuring Professor Robert Langdon
I have been a Dan Brown fan for years. I was delighted to find this at a used book store. Was there no fanfare on the release? If there was, I missed it.
The dramatic adventure set in Spain includes outstanding narrative of art, architecture, literature, history, science and technology. I had 2 years of Spanish in high school and appreciated Spanish speaking characters speaking Spanish (English translations keeps one from getting confused).
Not only is reading Origin compelling entertainment, but it is also refreshingly educational as Dan Brown does so expertly.
My interest in bee keeping is shown on the Beehaven@OwlCreek tab above.
I struggled with this book. I also appreciate the story. Well over half way thru the book, I felt that I was reading multiple Twitter feeds. Some characters lived in the 1800s, some in the present and some in the future. The author does bring it together in the end. If I had first read the Reading Group Guide on page 340 of my digital version, I would not have been so frustrated.
The contents include valuable information about commercial hives and the highly productive, delicate life cycle of bees.
I chose The Music of the Deep because the author ‘Elizabeth Hall’ grabbed my attention (and I read her work Miramont’s Ghost last year). Elizabeth is my middle name and Hall is my maiden name…I answered to ‘Elizabeth Hall” for over 30 years….no I am not the author….I like seeing my name on the cover.
The narratives on domestic violence as well as marine biology research of orca whales are both VERY well done! This small Pacific Northwest community has a circle of friends whose love of spinning and knitting created a safe place for Alexandra.
Toward the end of the book the narrative on the character “Robin” seemed misplaced. My opinion: It would have been better as a sequel.
I recommend this book.
Love this! “One sewing machine, two families, three secrets, four generations and millions of stitches”.
This book was funded by readers through a new website: Unbound.com…a modern version of Samuel Johnson’s idea funding publishing of his dictionary in 1755 in today’s jargon…crowd sourcing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Dictionary_of_the_English_Language
Recommended!
Seven Global Concepts…inspiration for the New Year?
By Starre Vartan Dec 30, 2014
Very thoughtful blog post, beautifully illustrated concepts
Friluftsliv Norwegian being outside is good for mind and spirit
Shinrin-yoku Japanese forest bathing
Hygge Denmark togetherness, coziness
Wabi-sabi Japanese embracing imperfections
Kaizen Japanese continuous improvement
Gemutlichkeit German means more than cozy (peak in winter)
Jugaad Hindi innovative fix (frugal)
I read about “forest bathing” in the American Way magazine (Dec 2016). https://americanwaymagazine.com/woodland-cureThey claim 25 percent of the Japanese population walk in wooded areas. The author forecasts doctors writing a prescription to get outdoors…instead of blood pressure medication!
Being outdoors: good for the mind and spirit…I think of Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods, understatement-walking the Appalachian Trail. This same article refers to wabi-sabi which finds beauty imperfections. (Growing up, we called it “character”.)
The Kaizen concept is familiar to me thru my career in manufacturing. I like the “jugaad” notion. Many times that comes up when you least expect it trying to extend the life of clothing, furnishings, appliances, etc. https://www.graphicproducts.com/articles/what-is-kaizen/
Explore the links included. Great information. Happy New Year!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12467274-cosmic-numbers
Previous book reviews included a book with an author having my maiden name as well as a book with a photograph of my niece on the cover. This recommendation is a challenge. Stein explains the universe with numbers and why.
A new friend who is also a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate and world traveler loaned me Cosmic Numbers. I studied physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and differential equations completing my engineering degree…in the last millennium. Differential equations: my least favorite subject. Cosmic Numbers is fantastic! I plan to reread it and go deeper. To engage us with his passion for science and why it matters to us, Stein wisely includes personal stories with biographical stories of the scientists credited with the discoveries. Check out page 147. Stein includes a theory on why James Bond is also known as 007…
Do you know a young person interested in STEM? Stein describes how twelve scientists came to their conclusions as well as building on the work of others. Consider recommending this book to inspire interest in STEM.
Made with love by Great Grandmother Hall
I look forward to sharing this treasure with my new-found third-cousin Amy.
Love this!
This book has sat on my shelf for years. This morning it captured my attention and held my attention all day. Smart, witty, insightful, creative, knowledgable, curious, honest…
Rachel’s year of Biblical Womanhood was naturally organized with monthly themes based upon scripture. Each month Rachel had a TO DO list for herself based upon scripture (sometimes the list included cooking, sewing, sleeping in a tent). Occasionally, photos and her husband’s journal entries are included. Raised evangelical, Rachel explored this subject with correspondence exchange with a Jewish woman, 3 day retreat at a monastery, Amish and Quaker experiences, extensive internet research, short stories of women of the Bible….and an extraordinary curiosity.
Fantastic resource!
Another review:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/23/a-year-of-biblical-womanhood_n_2006184.html
