For a term I had never heard of before, "Burnout" is my new go-term term for being at the edge of insanity. This engaging and insightful book is a must read for women everywhere who are just about to give up. SYNOPSIS Burnout. Many women in America have experienced it. What’s expected of women and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
This is, quite simply, the best and most uplifting book of nonfiction I have ever read. Before reading this book I made the mistake of reading the news on a daily basis and I knew, in my heart, that everything was terrible. I could feel the terribleness of our tragic world in my bones. Around the... Continue Reading →
This book has taken me quite some time to consume. It has been described as a three layer cake with the personal stories and teachings of joy from these two remarkable religious leaders, current studies on joy and the daily practices to root yourself in joy. But I found it to be more like a... Continue Reading →
No one likes to admit to judging a book by its cover but I will freely admit that I picked this book up for two reasons (1) The word awkward in the title and (2) The front matter description on the cover: "Tales of a 6'4", African-American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd,... Continue Reading →
Let me be clear, I am never going to space. Nope. Can't make me. I went to an exhibit years ago about life on Mars. On the way into the exhibit you had to choose whether you would want to go live on Mars or not and the same question was asked on the way... Continue Reading →
I have had a serious dry spell in good non-fiction! I read and read but haven't loved anything enough to recommend it. Then, I picked up I Work at a Public Library, A Collection of Crazy Stories from the Stacks, by Gina Sheridan. I initially chose the slim book because I needed one that could be... Continue Reading →
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