Word Revel
Book blogger, recent Sociology grad in her twenties. Stares at labels when no books are in sight. Disproportionately reads YA. This is a companion blog to http://wordrevel.com.
Toy Time!: From Hula Hoops to He-Man to Hungry Hungry Hippos: A Look Back at the Most- Beloved Toys of Decades Past
This book is pure nostalgia! I think this is reason enough to pick it up and flip through it at least. I liked that Byrne incorporated chapter introductions that gave context to all these toys from the 50s ranging to the 90s. Explaining the culture that influenced the popularity of each toy made it a little more than a collection of toy memories, even if only briefly. I didn't care for the puns though. There were way too many for my liking, so I got a little annoyed towards the end. Otherwise, a good compilation that would make a great coffee table book, if anyone's looking for any.
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