Hey folks! This is a repost from last year. May is Military Appreciation Month, and while I heartily condemn the military-industrial complex permeating American politics (looking right at you, shit we send to Israel to perpetuate colonization and genocide...not to mention our other wars across the globe), I do honor the women who served and … Continue reading Repost: Military Women in WWII Nonfiction Book Recommendations
Tag: nonfiction
Chonky Nonfiction That Will Keep You Riveted
Oh, my, god. Becky, look at those books.They’re so big.They look like one of those book nerd’s fantasies.But, you know, who understands those book nerds anyway?They only read because they’re like total dorky intellectuals.I mean that book, it’s just so hefty, it’s like, a door-stopper, I mean – gross. Look!They’re just so… THICK!Wallace Yovetich I always feel … Continue reading Chonky Nonfiction That Will Keep You Riveted
9 Unputdownable Nonfiction Reads
*TV Ad Voice* Looking to dip your toe into nonfiction, but not sure where to start? Do you feel that nonfiction books are boring, too long, or just too ugh? Look no further than these nine short nonfiction books! All are under 400 pages (most are under 300, and the ones that are over are … Continue reading 9 Unputdownable Nonfiction Reads
13 Non-Fiction Audiobooks on My TBR
Over the past couple of years as I dabbled in and out of Audible (the devil, I tell you) and more and more into audiobooks, I realized that I really, really like history, but I really, really do not like reading history. But I want to continue to educate myself and have time to read … Continue reading 13 Non-Fiction Audiobooks on My TBR
Women in the Military: WWII
By the time the United States entered the Second World War in December 1941, the war had been raging around the world for over two years...although honestly it had been going a little longer than that. While the war officially started in Europe during the invasion of Poland in September 1939, Asia had been at … Continue reading Women in the Military: WWII
Women in the Military: Pre-1920
Military Monday is a series of posts I've wanted to make for a while, and I plan on doing it during November, which contains my second-favorite holiday of all time, The Marine Corps Birthday (no you ghouls, it's not Veteran's Day—that's horrific) (my first favorite is Halloween). And since I'm exhausted by the never-ending amount … Continue reading Women in the Military: Pre-1920
Book Review: White Fragility
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺/5 A frank discussion of what it means to be a white person and how to accept that you,—yes you, fellow white person—are racist and how you can work to change. *pause for effect* No, you're not a card-carrying member of the KKK or joined up in any of the white supremacist … Continue reading Book Review: White Fragility
Book Review: The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs by Steve Brusatte 🌺🌺🌺🌺/5 A brief overview of the rise and eventual extinction of the dinosaurs. Spoiler alert: the dinosaurs are (mostly) extinct. I was very surprised at this shocking twist ending. I thought T-Rexs lived among us. Exhibit A: What Ice Age? And yes, this is a … Continue reading Book Review: The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
The Suspected Bibliophile 