Parasite Rex by Carl Zimmer

This is an incredible look at an invisible world that surrounds and effects all of us. This book will satisfy the horror appeal of these amazing creatures while also showing you how parasites are one of the most important and integrated aspects of life on earth, and how all species and environments are affected and rely on them as part of a healthy ecosystem. The things that parasites achieve through manipulation of a series of hosts and their incredible life cycles will amaze even the most adamant skeptic.

Rating: Slow Clap It.

Owls in the Family by Farley Mowat

Well lately I have been missing having a pet around and while I'm not in a position right now to get one, one can dream! Lately my thoughts turn to owls and no I'm not jumping on a Harry Potter bandwagon but am reminded of one of my favorite books as a kid. Owls in the Family is a fun little story about a boy in Saskatoon who brings home two owls to make as pets and the adventures that come to the family because of them. As an adult it was pretty entertaining to think of these escapades happening in Saskatoon, a city now, but with a small town rural feel from when the author wrote it. Great for a quick read!

Rating: Slow Clap It.

Chastened by Hephzibah Anderson

I made it about half way through this book before deciding I was done with it. It is about a woman who decides to go a year without sex to try to redefine her relationships and herself in the search for intimacy and love. I thought it was boring. Each chapter is chronicled by every month of her exploration but I found it flat and without inspiration.

Rating: Burn It.

Smithsonian Intimate Guide to Human Origins by Carl Zimmer

Carl Zimmer is a science writer and wrote one of my favorite books titled "Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea". Zimmer has a way of talking about these subjects in a very clear and concise voice. This is a very interesting look at our origins as human beings and how we came to be who we are today.

Rating: Donate It.

The Moon of Letting Go by Richard Van Camp

This is a collection of short stories by Richard Van Camp, who is turning out to be an excellent addition to my literary explorations. His stories are examples of love, humor and tragedy and he tells them with such humanity that you can't help but relate to these characters. Their tragedies are your tragedies, their successes become your successes. These stories will sit with you.

Rating: Slow Clap It.