Amy Poehler had flown under my radar for years but she has my full attention now. I actually finished this book in 2019 (which is a measly four years after it was published) but it has stuck with me. Mostly because Amy has flawless diction. Being able to understand each and every word without undercutting... Continue Reading →
NonFiction Friday: Don’t Panic: Douglas Adams & The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Neil Gaiman
A nonfiction look at the science fiction Multiplatform phenomenon that is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy told by master storyteller Neil Gaiman. Whether you are just a minor enthusiast or consider yourself full fledged fun, this book will make you fall just a little more in love with The Guide. The first time... Continue Reading →
NonFiction Friday: Me by Elton John
Elton John has been a major star my entire life. I remember him singing at Princess Diana's funeral and I have always been impressed by the work his AIDS foundation does for the world. I love all of his popular songs and I was aware of his struggle with addiction. But I wouldn't have considered... Continue Reading →
NonFiction Friday: January 3, 2020 The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom Reiss
This post contains affiliate links. For more information please see my disclosure. I first read The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas in high school during a period of time when I fantasized almost constantly about revenge. I complained one too many times to my Dad who recommended I read what he called, "the... Continue Reading →
Kindness and Wonder, Why Mr. Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever by Gavin Edwards
"Don't you like to be with real people? People who aren't afraid to make mistakes, and people who just know that life is a gift and relish in it?" Fred Rogers One of the most terrifying moments of television for me was when Mr. Rogers was on Candid Camera. I watched Mr. Rogers on PBS... Continue Reading →
Snacks: A Canadian Food History by Janis Thiessen
One of the best days of my childhood was when my Mom bought my brother and I a gigantic bag of Willie Wonka candy, popped on original version of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and left the two of us to eat all the candy we wanted. The ability to self-monitor our consumption without our... Continue Reading →
NonFiction November: Week 3
It is already time for Week Three of NonFiction November! This week we are the experts and it is hosted by Katie @ Doing Dewey. Participation is easy. Just name three books on a subject you are / want to become an expert on or name a subject you are interested in and books that fit... Continue Reading →
A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives by Lisa Congdon
I was far from cool my whole life. Doing anything different bothered people from the age of 10 to about 23 when suddenly, being different was fascinating and all the odd and unusual things I had been doing my whole childhood made me interesting instead of weird. Whether weird or interesting, doing stuff made me... Continue Reading →
NonFiction November: Week 2
It's Week Two of NonFiction November. This week the prompt is to pair up a nonfiction book with a fiction title a la, "if you like this, you might enjoy that." This week is hosted by Sarah @ Sarah’s Book Shelves and is always one of my favorite weeks to peek around. Some of the participants come up... Continue Reading →
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin is the New York Times Bestselling Author of The Happiness Project. She is well regarded in the self-help circles for inspiring people to become happier and healthier through a change in mind-set and by forming positive habits. She has excellent ideas about time management and it is clear that she is hard working and... Continue Reading →
