Rick Scully finished reading Unruly by David Mitchell
Very amusing look at English Kings, and some Queens. From Arthur (spoiler: he didn't exist) to Elizabeth I -- who did.
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I live in Vermont and don't read as much as I would like.
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Rick Scully reviewed Around the World in 80 Days by Michael Palin
Around the World in 80 Days is the 1989 book that Michael Palin wrote to …
Michael Palin is an International Treasure in More Ways than One
4 stars
An amazing journey that is also a snapshot in time. No cellphones, no Internet. Just a friendly traveler making the best of a challenging experience. And my copy of the book is personalized and signed by the author!
Rick Scully rated Memoirs of Stockholm Sven: 5 stars
Rick Scully finished reading Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian Miller
A lovely story of nature, made families and love.
Rick Scully started reading Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian Miller
My wife is reading this book for her local club who are reading Vermont authors. She enjoyed it so I am reading it before she needs to pass it on to someone in the club.
Rick Scully finished reading Nation by Terry Pratchett
The sea has taken everything. Mau is the only one left after a giant wave …
Absolutely loved this story. Cried and sat for a while after finishing it.
Rick Scully rated Heroes: 4 stars
Rick Scully started reading Heroes by Stephen Fry
Loved Mythos. Looking forward to this.
Rick Scully rated Mythos: 5 stars
Mythos by Stephen Fry (Stephen Fry's Great Mythology, #1)
Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms …
Rick Scully rated Spinning Silver: 4 stars
Naomi Novik: Spinning Silver (2019, Pan)
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
"A fresh and imaginative retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairytale from the bestselling author of Uprooted, called "a very enjoyable fantasy …
Rick Scully rated The rook: 4 stars
The rook by Daniel O'Malley
The Rook is the 2012 debut novel of Australian author Daniel O'Malley. It follows protagonist Myfanwy Thomas as she attempts …
Rick Scully rated The Yiddish Policemen's Union: 4 stars
The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon
For sixty years, Jews have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a "temporary" safe haven created in the wake …
Ruined by Design: How Designers Destroyed the World, and What We Can Do to Fix It by Mike Monteiro
The world is working exactly as designed.
The combustion engine which is destroying our planet’s atmosphere and rapidly making it …
Rick Scully rated A Wizard of Earthsea: 3 stars
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (The Earthsea Cycle, #1)
A Wizard of Earthsea is a fantasy novel written by American author Ursula K. Le Guin and first published by …
Rick Scully rated Charlotte's Web: 3 stars
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his …