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”
Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong
Twitter summary: Essays written from the perspective of an Asian (Korean) American woman. The good: Hong’s essays have eloquently summarized the unconscious thoughts and feelings I have not even begun to truly identify and assess. This collection of essays is finally forcing me to take the time to begin processing my own minor feelings; it’sContinue reading “Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong”
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”
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”
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”
One Life by Megan Rapinoe
Twitter summary: One life to be who you are, no exceptions. The good: I have followed women’s soccer on and off for years — I still heartbreakingly remember the Canadian loss at the 2012 Olympics to the USA — but I don’t recall directly hearing about Rapinoe (can’t blame me, I am Canadian). However, I’mContinue reading “One Life by Megan Rapinoe”
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”
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