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#54. THE DUN COW RIB: A VERY NATURAL CHILDHOOD by John Lister-Kaye // ★★★☆☆
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John Lister-Kaye is apparently a well regarded conservationist in the UK. This is an autobiography of sorts and describes his childhood and how it influenced his later vocation. So much of his story is unfamiliar to me (boarding schools, manor houses, etc) and it really felt like a long lost era. Interesting.
#55. YOU CAN RUN by Karen Cleveland // ★★★★☆
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After reading so many “difficult” books lately, this thriller felt like candy: I devoured it in days! Karen Cleveland wrote one of my favorite thrillers, Need to Know, so I knew I would enjoy this one written in 2021. There are dual perspectives and I definitely preferred one story over another, but still quite good!
#56. NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO by Annie Jacobsen // ★★★★★
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“How tragic and ironic it is that human beings developed slow and steady over hundreds of thousands of years, culminating in the creation of vast and complex civilizations, only to get zeroed out in a war that takes less than a few hours from beginning to end.” (p.247) Excellent book, but absolutely terrifying.
#57. RAFT OF STARS by Andrew J. Graff // ★★★☆☆
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This is the story of two young boys who think they’ve committed a crime, so they flee into the Northwoods of Wisconsin. A handful of adults seek to find them before it’s too late! I found this one very atmospheric. 3.5 stars.
MY 2024 UNREAD SHELF PROJECT
Unread Books as of January 1, 2024: 209
Books Finished in July: 4
Books Donated/Sold in July: -2
Books Added: +2
Unread Books Remaining: 208
