Category Archives: Books

Reading In A Month

Posted on February 1, 2014 by TheJessicaness

1. Breaking the Maya Code by Michael Coe I had previously read part of this book and was able to reread it. There were, and still are, a lot of people involved in the deciphering of the Mayan language via … Continue reading →

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Summary of Books Read in 2013

Posted on January 29, 2014 by TheJessicaness

How the Scots Invented the Modern World had me wanting more as I recognized certain names and events. I appreciate these hard-working people (a 12 year-old boy works 14-hour days then goes to night classes) being portrayed as more than a lung behind … Continue reading →

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Why I Seem Unread to Some

Posted on January 28, 2014 by TheJessicaness

It looks as if my last bookish review was almost two years ago. I was motivated to read all the moldy books I had rescued from my mom’s house, and all the books I had acquired while traveling, from friend … Continue reading →

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To the Beach Before You Go

Posted on January 23, 2014 by TheJessicaness

  Back to Bruegger’s Bagels for a chocolate chip – no cream cheese – for Mom. My hot coffee would get cold in the cup holder in the backseat of their Prius while we explored the beach of Coronado. We … Continue reading →

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Pancakes, Leno Live, and Pizza

Posted on January 22, 2014 by TheJessicaness

At the house, 9:00 am: Me – We can go to breakfast at that place you saw on TV – Trails Eatery. It’s on the way to Burbank. On the road: Me – We can get gas on base where it … Continue reading →

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