Twitter summary: A woman turning 40 is on vacation with her best friend when she accidentally loses her bathing suit top in the water. Luckily, a man in his mid-20s is there to help be a human towel. The good: This book had so much promise and I was immediately drawn in by the firstContinue reading “40-Love by Olivia Dade”
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Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Twitter summary: The first five decades of Matthew McConaughey’s life. This is his memoir of his greenlights. The good: I’m not a fan of McConaughey’s — yes, I’ve watched his rom-com movies (specifically The Wedding Planner and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) — as he has never appealed to me. So colourContinue reading “Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey”
The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Twitter summary: Poppy, Casteel and their group of friends are now in Atlantia to plan how to save Ian and Malik. The good: Can’t even begin to process what we happened in Book 3 of this series. Poppy is a what?! Poppy’s parents are who?! My babies (do Poppy and Casteel have a couple name?)Continue reading “The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
Better Together by Christine Riccio (ARC)
Twitter summary: Late teenaged sisters are reunited at a wellness retreat, think The Parent Trap style. The good: I am trying to think of something… oh! I like the cover and back book design! It is a beautiful design — Siri got the bad end of the deal, though, because she’s only on the backContinue reading “Better Together by Christine Riccio (ARC)”
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Twitter summary: We have the ability, once aware, to change our habits. Our habits are what we choose them to be. The good: Know the cues and rewards of our habits. Duhigg presents a framework and guide on how our habits might change since “change is a process that never fully concludes.” I loved theContinue reading “The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg”
If I Knew Then by Jann Arden
Twitter summary: Brutally honest life advice from Jann Arden. The good: I was intrigued to listen to this audiobook even though I have never actually listened to Arden’s music. All I know about her is she’s Canadian and she’s a singer/songwriter; also, I think her mom is famous? Arden writes and reads with beautiful yetContinue reading “If I Knew Then by Jann Arden”
Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
Twitter summary: The memoir of a restaurant critic turned editor-in-chef of a food magazine. The good: I’ll be completely honest and say that I had never heard of Reichl until a coworker mentioned she loved Reichl and her memoir. So, of course, I had to read (listen because I’m still all about audiobooks) this book.Continue reading “Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl”
Remember by Lisa Genova
Twitter summary: I already forgot the four steps to make a memory. Guess I should have paid more attention… The good: This book is easy to read and digest — in fact, it was almost too easy to read and digest. Genova provides basic examples and scientific notes to deliver her message with zero fuss;Continue reading “Remember by Lisa Genova”
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Twitter summary: The familial story about four generations of Koreans living in Japan. The good: Even though this book is fiction, I learned a great deal about the tense relationship between Korea and Japan; I was fascinated. I was immediately drawn to the characters of Sunja and Kunghee — I felt as though I couldContinue reading “Pachinko by Min Jin Lee”
The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll
Twitter summary: Learn why and how to bullet journal to “track the past, order the present and design the future.” The good: I started bullet journaling in 2016, fell off the wagon sometime in late 2018 and kickstarted it at the beginning of the pandemic. It has become a daily practice to self-reflect, plan andContinue reading “The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll”
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