Twitter summary: Alicia Keys’ memoir. The good: I’m crushing hard on Alicia. I’ve only ever been a casual listener and I do randomly sing “Girl on Fire” because it’s an amazing song. I loved listening to her audiobook — it was beautifully narrated by Keys’ melodic voice, piano notes and guest appearances; definitely easy onContinue reading “More Myself by Alicia Keys”
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Two Trees Make A Forest by Jessica J. Lee
Twitter summary: The history of Lee’s family in Taiwan intertwined with the stories about trees? The good: Lee’s voice was unexpectedly soothing; I found myself distracted and unfortunately unable to coherently follow the story (oops). I did enjoy her writing style though — descriptive yet simple.The bad: To be completely honest, I must have onlyContinue reading “Two Trees Make A Forest by Jessica J. Lee”
The Bomber Mafia by Malcom Gladwell
Twitter summary: An audiobook about the Bomber Mafia of WWII. The good: I started listening to this audiobook without knowing anything but that it is about WWII. This book was written to be an audiobook and I definitely understand why — it was as though I was listening to a podcast, not a book. GladwellContinue reading “The Bomber Mafia by Malcom Gladwell”
The Answer Is… by Alex Trebek
Twitter summary: Alex Trebek’s memoir narrated by Trebek and Ken Jennings. The good: Before listening to his memoir, I knew Trebek was Canadian, the host of jeopardy and an active philanthropist. Now, I wish I actually knew him. I appreciate Trebek’s candour and wisdom — definitely recommend listening to the audiobook. I loved the shortContinue reading “The Answer Is… by Alex Trebek”
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Twitter summary: Tina Fey’s memoir. The good: Meh, I’m indifferent. Nothing specifically stood out for me. Actually — one part did — I enjoyed the chapter on the Windy City. Fey’s advice is to follow these three rules (they were originally about improve but can be applied to basically everything): yes and, make statements, thereContinue reading “Bossypants by Tina Fey”
Successful Aging by Daniel J. Levitin
Twitter summary: Detailed account of all the known ways to successfully age. The good: I appreciated Levitin’s detailed explanations of how to slow down the aging process and why aging matters — start now! Put down that heavily processed snack food and go for a walk out in nature. Yes, I’m telling myself that. NoneContinue reading “Successful Aging by Daniel J. Levitin”
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Twitter summary: An commendable attorney tries to save people on death row. The good: I have so much to learn about the world, to be a more informed human being. Stevenson narrates the honest and troubling stories of individuals wrongly convicted. My review can’t do his book and the stories justice. Read, read, read thisContinue reading “Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson”
The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Twitter summary: Let’s work together to lift women up. The good: Gates is a wonderful storyteller — I enjoyed how she wove together her personal tales and experiences while still remaining true to her message about empowering women to change the world. I am moved by the women and men Gates has encountered over theContinue reading “The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates”
Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld
Twitter summary: A collection of Seinfeld’s jokes from the 70s to the 10s. The good: I liked that the jokes were organized chronologically? I’m trying to think of something I liked about the book — it was read by the author. I suggest reading the synopsis so you know what you’re able to start reading/listening.Continue reading “Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld”
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Twitter summary: A brutally honest yet beautiful narration of Coates’ life as a Black man growing up in Baltimore and then as a father. The good: Coates’ narration in the audiobook is perfect. I found myself closing my eyes to truly listen to his prose, words and emotions. If I had read this book, I’mContinue reading “Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates”
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