Kate’s 2¢: “Lewis Carroll: a biography” by Morton Norton Cohen

Dear Readers,

Thank you for being with me this past year. In January, I’ll start a new series for six weeks, then, I’ll be back with my

2¢ about the books I’ve read.

Happy New Year!

“Lewis Carroll: a biography” by Morton Norton Cohen

“Lewis Carroll: a biography” by Morton Norton Cohen

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

I’ve been familiar with Carol’s stories for ages. I enjoyed reading the biography of his life and times. I’m not so sure I’d be so trusting of him with my little girls, although there is nothing documented about a problem. Maybe it’s the day and age we live in.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Lewis Carroll: a biography DB42220

Cohen, Morton Norton. Reading time: 21 hours, 48 minutes.

Read by John Horton.

Literature

Literary biography of Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland ; and, Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There (DB 50842). Cohen provides insights to the enigmatic Victorian writer based on thirty years of studying Carroll and analysis of his diaries and letters. Carroll was an Oxford don, a mathematics instructor, and a master of wordplay. He was also friend to many young girls, including the real Alice.

Alice In Wonderland

Carroll, Lewis. Reading time: 6 hours, 10 minutes.

Read by Yvonne Fair Tessler.

Classics

Fantasy Fiction

Extraordinary things happen when a little girl falls down a rabbit hole and encounters the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and other unusual characters. Her second adventure takes her to a land with a peculiar back-to-front order in which everything is reversed. Alice meets the Red Queen and hears such nonsense verses as “Jabberwocky” and “The Walrus and the Carpenter.” For children of all ages and adults as well.

Kate’s 2¢: “Out Fox” by Sandra Brown

“Out Fox” by Sandra Brown

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

Right from the start, we know who the antagonist is, but is the protagonist really the good guy? In the end the good guy gets the perp, the girl and a bonus.

I enjoyed this fast moving story, but I’d be careful about whom I recommend read it.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Outfox DB96376

Brown, Sandra. Reading time: 14 hours, 1 minute.

Read by Victor Slezak.

Romantic suspense fiction; Suspense Fiction; Mystery and Detective Stories; Bestsellers; Romance

FBI agent Drex Easton is determined to capture con man Weston Graham. Over the years Weston has assumed many names and countless disguises to lure eight wealthy women out of their fortunes before they disappeared without a trace. Drex believes he finally has the suspect in sight. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2019.

Kate’s 2¢: “Inside out: a memoir” by Dimi Moore

“Inside out: a memoir” by Dimi Moore

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

I doubt my memoir will be published, because I’ve led such a plain, vanilla life compared to Moore’s tumultuous life.

I liked listening to her reading her own story. I wish her well in the new year.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Inside out: a memoir DB96990

Moore, Demi. Reading time: 6 hours, 33 minutes.

Read by Demi Moore.

Stage and Screen; Biography

Memoir of actress famous for roles in hit films such as Ghost and About Last Night. She describes her family, childhood trauma, rise to fame, battles with addiction, high-profile relationships, and struggles to balance raising a family with her career. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2019.