Why is it that some people are more curious than others? Is it because of our parents or our biology? Do we get more or less curious as we get older? Why is this? These are the questions that Ian Leslie seeks to answer in Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It. Some of the book is anecdotal but most of it delves into the science and sociological factors … [Read more...]
Guest Review: To Rise Again at a Decent Hour
Today I am thrilled to have a guest review from Jennifer at Book-alicious Mama (you can read her amazing reviews here). Jennifer has graciously written a review of Joshua Ferris' newest novel, To Rise Again at a Decent Hour. Oh, and just for the record, I'm a Red Sox fan! Ferris' latest novel is about an unusual combination: baseball, religion and dentistry. What do … [Read more...]