I recently found myself at the library with a hole in my TBR list. Although I have plenty of books at home I’ve not read, I decided to browse the shelves in the memoir section. After looking through several shelves, …
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It can be difficult to write a full fledged book review for every book you read. For me, writing a short Goodreadsโ review can be just enough. Less pressure for me, more book recommendations for you! So without further ado, …
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September Mini-Reviews: Three Nonfiction Greats
by Joliby JoliI’ve read these three great nonfiction books lately, and I thought I’d review them together! Option B by Sheryl Sandberg For anyone who has ever grieved the loss of another human or has/is supporting someone going through grief, this book …
For the past several years, I’ve been battling anxiety. I don’t have a hard time talking about it, because I think it’s really important to openly talk about mental illness. That’s why I picked up this important book! On Edge: …
I’ve been really into personal finance lately (See my review of The Simple Path to Wealth). I started with creating a budget and then slowly worked my way up to tackling my 401(k) and opening a Roth IRA. Not sure …
Neither Wolf nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder is a must read. I devoured this book, slowly and purposefully, realizing early on these were words to savor. Half memoir and half travel log, Neither Wolf nor Dog …
I’ve read a lot of great books in my lifetime, but it’s rare that I read a book that actually changes my life. This memoir by Amy Silverstein is a must-read for everyone. Whether or not you think you like …
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Review: It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too)
by Joliby JoliNora McInerny is my grief hero and, whether you’re grieving someone (or something) or not, this is an amazing, funny, insightful read that you should most definitely pick up! A couple years ago, Nora miscarried her second child, lost her …
It’s been a busy few months for me, but I’ve still been reading quite a bit — thank goodness for audiobooks! Here’s what I think of the books I’ve been reading lately; there are a few lemons but several truly …
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Review Roundup
by Jannaby JannaAs I noted in my last Review Roundup, it can be difficult to write a full fledged book review for every book you read. For me, writing a short Goodreads’ review can be just enough. Because my last post was …