Tag: Nonfiction

Dark Archives by Megan Rosenbloom

ARC Review: Dark Archives: A Librarian’s Investigation Into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin by Megan Rosenbloom

August 15, 2020

“Anthropodermic bibliopegy had been a specter on the shelves of libraries, museums, and private collections for over a century. Human skin books -mostly made by 19th century doctor bibliophiles – are the only books that are controversial not for the ideas they contain, but for the physical makeup of the object. They repel and fascinate, … More ARC Review: Dark Archives: A Librarian’s Investigation Into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin by Megan Rosenbloom

How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi

Review: How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

July 18, 2020

“Like fighting an addiction, being an antiracist requires persistent self-awareness, constant self-criticism, and regular self-examination.” In this book, Ibram X. Kendi reshapes the conversation about racism and racial justice in America. He shows us new ways to think about ourselves and others. This is a mixture of historical information mixed with Kendi’s own experiences of … More Review: How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X Kendi

Review: Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

June 20, 2020

“There will come a time when we will love humanity, when we will gain the courage to fight for an equitable society for our beloved humanity, knowing, intelligently, that when we fight for humanity, we are fighting for ourselves.” This book is powerful and amazing. I have so many thoughts and feelings from this book … More Review: Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

The History of Ancient Egypt by Bob Briar

Review: The History of Ancient Egypt by Bob Brier

May 26, 2020

This audiobook consists of 48 lectures discussing the history of Ancient Egypt.  It starts with prehistoric Egypt and goes through to the end of the Egyptian empire with Cleopatra.  This audiobook covers a little bit of the whole history of Egypt, which is great for those who have little knowledge of Egypt or who only … More Review: The History of Ancient Egypt by Bob Brier

Cover for Llewellyn's Little Book of Moon Spells by Melanie Marquis

ARC Review: Llewellyn’s Little Book of Moon Spells by Melanie Marquis

May 16, 2020

This book is a beginners reference guide to moon magic and spells. The book is divided by moon phase, by goal, and by time of the year. The book focuses on spells that are light and quick, making it very beneficial for people who are new to moon magic.  If you have read any of … More ARC Review: Llewellyn’s Little Book of Moon Spells by Melanie Marquis

Powerful Women Who Ruled the Ancient World by Kara Cooney

Review: Powerful Women Who Ruled the Ancient World by Kara Cooney

May 2, 2020

This audiobook is broken down into twelve lectures that discuss women in power in the ancient world, what power is, the different types of power there are and people in power are viewed and remembered differently because of their sex.  Kara Cooney does an amazing job at breaking down the history of women in power … More Review: Powerful Women Who Ruled the Ancient World by Kara Cooney

The Magical Writing Grimoire by Lisa Marie Basile

ARC Review: The Magical Writing Grimoire: Use the Word as Your Wand for Magic, Manifestation & Ritual by Lisa Marie Basile

April 14, 2020

This writing grimoire teaches you how to embrace yourself, your pain, and your past by writing it down. Each chapter contains tips and rituals on how to use writing to channel your intentions and be a wordwitch. The author also discusses creating your own sigils, magical alphabet, poetry, spells, and astrology, which can all be … More ARC Review: The Magical Writing Grimoire: Use the Word as Your Wand for Magic, Manifestation & Ritual by Lisa Marie Basile

Tarot Elements by Melissa Cynova

Review: Tarot Elements: Five Readings to Reset Your Life by Melissa Cynova

March 29, 2020

After reading Melissa Cynova’s first book, Kitchen Table Tarot, I was excited to pick up this one and see what new readings she would present for tarot readers. This book focuses on the five elements (earth, air, fire, water, spirit) and paring them with areas in your life that need attention. She teaches us to … More Review: Tarot Elements: Five Readings to Reset Your Life by Melissa Cynova

Modern Witchcraft By Deborah Blake

ARC Review: Modern Witchcraft: Goddess Empowerment for the Kick-Ass Woman by Deborah Blake

March 7, 2020

This book was an excellent book for anyone interested in Goddess worship and empowerment. Blake does a wonderful job at teaching beginners how to embrace, interact, and connect with the Goddesses. This book discusses how to meet and greet the Goddesses, tune into nature, how to apply Goddess worship to daily life, types of witches … More ARC Review: Modern Witchcraft: Goddess Empowerment for the Kick-Ass Woman by Deborah Blake

Review: Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing

February 22, 2020

In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Pole, but unfortunately they never made it. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its the Pole,, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice. For months, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men were left drifting on ice packs … More Review: Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing

The Witch's Book of Self-Care by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

Review: The Witch’s Book of Self-Care by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

February 10, 2020

This book is split into five different chapters: Self-Care and Magic, Mental and Emotional Self-Care, Physical Self-Care, Spiritual Self-Care, and Household Self-Care. Chapter one, Self-care and Magic, gives a broad overview of self-care and tips on what self-care might be for you. This was a great overview for people who are unfamiliar with self-care or … More Review: The Witch’s Book of Self-Care by Arin Murphy-Hiscock