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”
Category Archives: Nonfiction
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”
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”
Fix Your Period by Nicole Jardim
Twitter summary: A six-week program for female health. The good: I appreciated how simple and straightforward Jardim articulated her approach and the science of the female body. She has definitely made it easy for readers to successfully follow her six-week protocol. Note that there is an extensive supplemental guide for this book (big thumbs upContinue reading “Fix Your Period by Nicole Jardim”
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”
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”
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