I read one last week.
The Portable Veblen? Huh? And what is with the squirrel on the cover?
Had to read it.
The main character, I soon learn, is named Veblen. Veblen is the name of a (famous?) economist, too.
And again I ask: What is with the squirrel on the cover?
A quirky title, a quirky cover, a quirky book. This one is going on my list of favorite reads ever.
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders. It's kind-of like taking a class on Russian literature by reading about it.
When You Trap a Tiger. The 2021 Newbery. And she does try to trap a tiger. In a house.
The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements. Need I say more?
The World's Poorest President Speaks Out. It's a picture book. And it's a speech from the president of a country who refuses to get rich from his office. It's quite hopeful.
How to Be Happy (Or At Least Less Sad). A workbook that works.
Gathering Moss. Really? I can hear you say. A book about moss? I know, I know, but trust me, it's amazing.
The Salt Path. What is a salt path? And who made this beautiful cover?
Humans * of New York * Paris * St. Petersburg * Hong Kong * Amsterdam * Juba * Santiago * Karachi * Acra * Buenos Aires * Berlin * Calcutta * Bogata * Lima * Jaipur * Rio de Janeiro * Johannesburg * Dohuk * Singapore * Seoul * Tokyo * Warsaw * Mumbai * Medellin * Barcelona * Madrid * Tabriz * Jammu * Odessa * Dhaka * Cairo * Jerusalem * Bankok * Florence * Sao Paolo * Rosario * Lencois * Sydney * Toronto * Abu Dhabi * Nairobi * Jakarta * Montreal * Amma Alexandria * Bariloche * Rome * Cordoba * Lagos * London * Manila * Kampala Erbil * Melbourne * Auckland * Passu * Tehran * Anzali * Akwamufie * Saigon * Mexico City * Bay of Islands * Moscow * Montevideo * and More. People from all around the world share little tales from their lives. With lovely photos.
Good Morning, Monster. A therapist relates the stories of clients who had terrible lives. Some really awful growing-up years for these folks, but, happily, they did find a fabulous therapist who helped them.
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Each Tuesday That Artsy Reader Girl assigns a topic and then post her top ten list that fits that topic. You’re more than welcome to join her and create your own top ten (or 2, 5, 20, etc.) list as well. Feel free to put a unique spin on the topic to make it work for you! Please link back to That Artsy Reader Girl in your own post so that others know where to find more information.
Really interesting choice of books. I have The Disappearing Spoon and am looking forward reading it.
ReplyDeleteI loved The Disappearing Spoon. I learned a lot about the elements.
DeleteThe Portable Veblen sounds so funny!
ReplyDeleteMy post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-funny-book-titles/
I keep trying to foist it off on others.
DeleteI really loved Good Morning Monster but, wow, some of those individuals really had some heartbreaking pasts.
ReplyDeleteThey did, Diane.
DeleteOkay... this is a great list. Good Morning Monster appeals to me bc I think the title is so funny but bc the inside sounds great. As a psychology major.. I am really interested in reading this!!
ReplyDeleteI bet you will enjoy reading this book as a psychology major.
DeleteOkay. You got me. I have to read The Portable Veblen!
ReplyDeleteI do hope you enjoy it, Dorothy. I can see that most people either love it or hate it.
DeleteHow to be happy (or at least less sad) is brilliant! Wha ha ha!! I also have no idea why there is a squirrel on the cover of your first book. Doesn't make sense. If it was a fluffy white kitten, it would have made much more sense!
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Haha! Exactly what I'd expect Elza to say.
DeleteI had the exact same thoughts before reading Veblen. ;) I'm always happy to see it get some attention. <3
ReplyDeleteI do hope others will read it.
DeleteWOW! What an eclectic collection. I am reading "Pond" now and learning so much.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be in a class with George Saunders.
DeleteUh, with my new found appreciation of the outdoors, Gathering Moss sounds amazing. I just added it to my GoodReads list.
ReplyDeleteI have heard lots of great things about Braiding Sweetgrass by the same author.
DeleteOoh! Gathering Moss is on my to-buy -eventually list. And how interesting to see a sociologist like Veblen on a book title!
ReplyDeleteYes, the real Veblen is part of the plot.
DeleteThe Disappearing Spoon is on my TBR. I love that cover but the title was the one that made me take a second look at it. These are all great and now I want to try A Swim in the Pond in the Rain.
ReplyDeleteI felt like I got to read and discuss a nice chunk of the best of Russian literature.
DeleteI'm so disappointed that the squirrel wasn't engaging in conspicuous consumption of acorns instead of hoarding them.
ReplyDeletebe safe... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Ah, Mae. What a clever, clever person you are!
DeleteGood choice of books, some are already on my TBR and The disappearing spoon will be joining them shortly !
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed every one of these. A lot.
DeleteI like these.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rae.
DeleteLiving in a forest in Oregon, I really should get a copy of Gathering Moss. It grows everywhere here!
ReplyDeleteAll of these titles sound so interesting! So much variety just for whatever mood you are in!
ReplyDeleteA few months back one of the podcasts I listen to had the author of Gathering Moss as a guest. You're right, it's quite fascinating.
ReplyDeleteThose are interesting titles! Fun post, Deb!
ReplyDeleteInteresting list and topic!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my TTT!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
The only book on your list that I've read is Humans. I love following his Instagram.
ReplyDeleteI love a good quirky cover or title! :)
ReplyDeleteHow To Be Happy (Or At LEast Les Sad) looks like a practical book! And for some reason I like that egg on the cover of Good Morning, Monster.
I am adding ALL of these books on my TBR, especially the ones you say are your favorites.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great twist on the topic. Lovely titles. I love the idea of the book about the poorest president.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my TTT earlier.
Some really interesting sounding books here Deb. I have only heard of the Salt Path, so might be checking out library availability for some of the others, they sound great.
ReplyDeleteI love the Humans stories. I've only seen the Humans of New York ones on social media but just love what Brandon has done to share the lives of everyday people in such a simple yet lovely way.
ReplyDeleteNeat idea of post! I'm so excited I have a copy of George Saunders waiting for me at the library!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun. I do love The Salt Path cover!
ReplyDeleteUghhhhh....I kind of need every book in this post now. Sighs and runs off to add to Goodreads.
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