Dr. Mütter’s Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine by Cristin O’Keefe AptowiczA fascinating look at the man who revolutionized anesthesia, how he got there, and the rivals he battled over the decades. It has some pretty fascinating (read: gross and morbid) facts about medical procedures in the 1800's that kept it interesting. You … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
Reasons to Eat Right and Exercise That Have Nothing to do With the Scale
If you've ever been on the Internet, read a magazine, or watched an infomercial, then you know that there are a million advertisements and advice columns about how eating right and exercising will lead to a "new and slimmer you." While this may be true, it's also entirely misleading - not all diets are safe and not every exercise is for everyone. Rather than join the ranks of … [Read more...]
‘Mercy Louis’ is Absolutely Marvelous
*If you are interested in purchasing this book, the author has requested that you do so through BookPeople in Austin, so please respect her wishes! Oh, Mercy Louis - how I love you. You dribbled your way into my heart and I have so many feelings about you and your journey that I don't know where to start. I suppose I'll start with a quick synopsis about this … [Read more...]
7 Deadly Sins: Reader Edition
Readers - let's face it. Books are downright sinful. We ignore people and social events in order to finish a book, feel a little bit of guilt for reading one book over another, and judge others for their reading habits (even if we don't admit it). If you don't believe me, then keep reading. The 7 Deadly Sins Lust - Let's be real - readers lust after first editions … [Read more...]
Yikes! 10 Books About Sociopaths
I don't know about you, but when it's cold, dreary, and snowy I like to curl up with a good book that gives me the chills (no pun intended). I'm not a fan of horror or slasher books but I do love a good psychological thriller, whether it's fiction or non-fiction. With the country being blanketed in snow the past few weeks, I wanted to share with you a few ideas for some creepy … [Read more...]