What I read in January

The Golem and the Jinni” by Helene Wecker, which I loved.

“Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson, which was OK.

“11/22/63” by Stephen King, which was an enjoyable and engaging read.

“Hollow City” by Ransom Riggs, which wasn’t as good as I wanted it to be.

“The Silver Star” by Jeanette Walls, which left me wanting more.

“Someone Else’s Love Story: A Novel” by Joshilyn Jackson, which I kind of wished I hadn’t bothered to finish.

“World War Z” by Max Brooks, which really made me wonder how they’d turned it into an action movie. (By writing a completely new story, that’s how.)

On this day in history

Sultan Mehmed II inherited the throne of the Ottoman Empire. (1451)

The Illinois Territory was created. (1809)

Wake Forest University was established. (1834)

The Fifteenth Amendment was ratified. (1870)

The Sixteenth Amendment was ratified. (1913)

Morgan Fairchild (1950), Nathan Lane (1956) and Rebel Wilson (1986) were born.

Woodrow Wilson (1924) and Buddy Holly (1959) died.

I married my best friend. Happy anniversary, Rockford! (2001)