This post was supposed to be a review of one of the many library books I checked out this month. And while I have been reading, I just couldn't make myself actually sit down and write a review. So you get this rambling post instead.
I've been binge watching the first few seasons of Cobra Kai...and completely loving it! So fun to see Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence back together, still sparring. I also love all the homages to the original Karate Kid movie, which has been a favorite of mine since it first came out. All the 80s music in it is great, too. I'm looking forward to watching the last three seasons soon.
I also just finished reading Eric Jay Dolin's well-researched book Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. I did not know how big a role privateers played in the American Revolution or their importance in helping to defeat the British armies. This book was very informative, and I learned a lot. I thought Dolin did a good job of making all these facts and historical figures interesting, and the book is very readable, though there were a few long chapters at the end that I found myself kind of skimming. Still a 4-star nonfiction read for me.
I've been slow reading Hosanna Wong's lovely book Uncomplicate It. It's wonderful. I love her views on how anyone can connect with God in their own way. So many of the chapters seem to speak to me and where I'm at in my life right now. It was Cindy's review that first brought this book to my attention and I'm so glad! It's one I think I need to own and read again and again.
And in a completely different vein, I just started reading Rob Hart's second Assassins' Anonymous book, The Medusa Protocol. I'm not very far in it yet, but am liking it so far. I also have Nick Petrie's latest Peter Ash thriller, The Dark Time, waiting for me to read next. Along with Her Time Traveling Duke by Bryn Donovan and Love At First Fright by Nadia El-Fassi. So maybe I'll manage to review one of these books next week. But I make no promises.
Happy Reading!
'Rebels @ Sea' is on my Wish List. I'm looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteIt was such an interesting read. I learned a lot!
DeleteRebels at Sea sounds like a really interesting read! I also really want to read Uncomplicate It. Cindy's review brought it to my attention too.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely read Uncomplicate It! It's wonderful.
DeleteI've heard of Cobra Kai but not seen it. Was William Zabka in it? He played Scott McCall in The Equalizer, which I've been enjoying since Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHe is in it. He plays Johnny Lawrence. And he's very funny in it. :D
DeleteAn interesting selection of reads.
ReplyDeleteEclectic reading is my favorite. :D
DeleteRebels at Sea sounds fascinating. I don't know anything about privateers in the American Revolution so I'm sure I would learn a lot from it too.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at what an important role they played. You're never taught about them in school.
DeleteA good collection of reviews and Uncomplicate It sounds interesting. I'm binge watching Supernatural and enjoying it a great deal. What chemistry between the brothers!
ReplyDeleteI love Supernatural! It's one of my all-time favorite shows. And it's all because of Sam and Dean and their relationship. And the humor in it, too. :D ]
DeleteReading is the easy part, making ourselves write the reviews are the hard part, LOL! I am so glad you are enjoying Uncomplicate it! I agree, it just speaks to you!
ReplyDeleteHooray for long rambling posts! Rebels at Sea does sound like it could be fascinating.
ReplyDeleteAn homage to the Karate Kid sounds fun. That was long ago and we're dating ourselves a bit, lol. Yay.
ReplyDeleteI’ve read two books recently with a pirate background and they give insights into lives which though adventurous are fraught with so much danger and loneliness.
ReplyDeleteRob Hart's series is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is a good reminder that I still need to read Assassins Anonymous! Glad you've found so many books to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSome different kinds of books, they sound good.
ReplyDeleteInteresting mix of books and viewing! I'm pretty sure my husband just finished Rebels at Sea and enjoyed it. Off to double check because if he hasn't read it I think he'd love it.
ReplyDeleteI love a rambling post! Cobra Kai sounds really fun. I've just finished The Pitt and that was not at all fun but so very good.
ReplyDeleteMy SO watched all of Cobra Kai and enjoyed it
ReplyDelete