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Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases by Maia Lee-Chin
fast-paced
5.0
Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases is a delightfully fascinating, 5 star read!
Well paced and flowing seamlessly through each section, Maia Lee-Chin explores fifty enduring Latin Phrases, delving into not only their meaning, but also their origin. Covering topics including love, mythology, power, and philosophy, this collection introduces the reader to a range of individuals, from salves all the way up to Rome's elite. While many phrases may initially be unfamiliar, there are also those that remain in use even today, and together they give a glimpse into the lives and minds of individuals long past.
Finally, it would be remiss not to mention the book's beautiful artwork, from it's cover to the images weaved throughout. Paired with each entry are Marta Bertello's gorgeous illustrations, carefully accented with notes of red, these drawings serve to give additional depth and detail to the phrases they represent.
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
No Latin proficiency required, Et Cetera is out August 2024!
Well paced and flowing seamlessly through each section, Maia Lee-Chin explores fifty enduring Latin Phrases, delving into not only their meaning, but also their origin. Covering topics including love, mythology, power, and philosophy, this collection introduces the reader to a range of individuals, from salves all the way up to Rome's elite. While many phrases may initially be unfamiliar, there are also those that remain in use even today, and together they give a glimpse into the lives and minds of individuals long past.
Finally, it would be remiss not to mention the book's beautiful artwork, from it's cover to the images weaved throughout. Paired with each entry are Marta Bertello's gorgeous illustrations, carefully accented with notes of red, these drawings serve to give additional depth and detail to the phrases they represent.
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
No Latin proficiency required, Et Cetera is out August 2024!
How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
medium-paced
4.0
4 stars for Lydia, Daphne, and the entire Mandel(a) Community Center crew!
This is my second Clare Pooley read and I simply adore the way she makes found family such a prominent part of her stories. Chaos and laughter abound when a middle-aged woman and the group of septuagenarians from her newly created seniors club cross paths with a teenage father and his eight-month-old daughter.
Alongside all the book's humor and wit, Pooley's characters are battling a range of true to life problems - loneliness, loss, and gang culture to name a few - and have flaws that make them feel real. At it's core, this story is a reminder that growing old doesn't have to mean slowing down, and community is an important part of life, no matter your age.
Thank you to Penguin Group Viking, Pamela Dorman Books, and NetGalley for the digital ARC to review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
How to Age Disgracefully is out June 2024!
This is my second Clare Pooley read and I simply adore the way she makes found family such a prominent part of her stories. Chaos and laughter abound when a middle-aged woman and the group of septuagenarians from her newly created seniors club cross paths with a teenage father and his eight-month-old daughter.
Alongside all the book's humor and wit, Pooley's characters are battling a range of true to life problems - loneliness, loss, and gang culture to name a few - and have flaws that make them feel real. At it's core, this story is a reminder that growing old doesn't have to mean slowing down, and community is an important part of life, no matter your age.
Thank you to Penguin Group Viking, Pamela Dorman Books, and NetGalley for the digital ARC to review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
How to Age Disgracefully is out June 2024!
The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary by Sarah Ogilvie
medium-paced
3.25
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
medium-paced
5.0
I never knew I needed a quintet of arthurian-ish teens in my life, but I clearly did and now will never let them go. Arthur and Gwen are a mix of chaos and kindness that I absolutely adore! Watching them stumble their way through crushes is so endearing, but then come the struggles with familial expectations and all I want to do is give them a hug (and punch one person in particular). #ExcaliburNine