I am trying something different; adding books I read into the main posts instead of three little thumbnails to the right.
The Stargazers Guide by Emily Winterburn
I saw this one in the shops from the start of December and was nearly tempted a few times. Then a fried of mine got it with the intention of expanding his mythology knowledge a little bit more. Initially he was not impressed with the book. This put me off. However, I looked at a couple of more times in the bookshop and was happy with the style of the short bits I skim read. I bought it and have not been disappointed.
It only took a short time before I got into the style of it. It is similar to a lot of other popular science books; instructional, historical, anecdotal and easy to read. I find it nearly impossibly to remember most of the mythological stories but little bits are sinking in. It is a must that it be read with regular pausing and drinking in the night sky. Fortunately I have read most of the book during a period of high pressure weather, perfect clear night skies. Unfortunately our regular and familiar system of low after low has taken back its place above our heads.
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