Reviews and Comments

I do not have a science background, so some of this material went over my head, but I loved learning about the various microorganisms that keep us alive. The fact that they can help us or harm us is fascinating to me.

This is the first true crime book I have read as an adult, and the only reason I chose it was for the genetic genealogy aspect of the story. We had a huge debate about the use of relative DNA to catch the Golden State Killer in our genealogy group. I was really interested to learn about how the police and CeCe Moore was able to use DNA to catch the killer in a thirty year cold case. A very captivating read. I couldn’t put it down.

My first book of 2023, and I really feel like I'm starting the new year off right. I struggled at first, and was afraid that The Women Could Fly would be like Lakewood and just end up going nowhere, but it came together for the last half of the book. I really loved Giddings take on what it would be like if witches were real and lived in the world today.

I don’t normally read true crime but was intrigued with the idea of genetic genealogy being used to solve a case.

As a Floridian, I was intrigued by the disparity that exists between Orange and Osceola Counties. I would love to take a deeper dive into the commodification of housing.

A great read about a little known moment in history.

I really enjoy Megan Giddings’s writing, but I struggle with her storytelling. I’m only halfway through so I’m hoping she’ll circle back, but I’m worried she may leave me hanging like with Lakewood.

This was one of my favorite reads for 2022. I had always wanted to learn more about cybersecurity and this book made the topic accessible to someone like me who lacks a background in technology.

I did not agree with everything the author said but I was happy she had the courage to say it.