lucyreading's Reviews (264)

Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender

5.0

informative inspiring fast-paced

This is fast paced for a history book & I recommend everyone reads it, whether you think you're interested in trans histories or not. It moves through many periods and places, so there's something for all tastes. I especially enjoyed the chapters on 17th century new England and on Angola in 16th century.

Mudlark: In Search of London's Past Along the River Thames

Lara Maiklem

4.75

informative mysterious medium-paced

Dining with the Durrells: Stories and Recipes from the Cookery Archive of Mrs Louisa Durrell

David Shimwell, Lee Durrell

4.5

informative fast-paced

It's a bit "jolly jolly colonial colonial" & could do with a bit more nuance

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

Akwaeke Emezi

5.0

emotional funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Meaning of Geese

Nick Acheson

5.0

informative inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

Really rich nature writing, focussed on the lives of geese in Norfolk. Nick writes beautifully about the birds, but also about the starkness of COVID lockdowns and their impacts.