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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In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Mosionier
Twitter summary: Métis sisters, April and Cheryl, have two different perspectives on their Indigenous heritage. The good: I was captured immediately by Mosionier’s portrayal of the differences between the two sisters. Although there are definitely some big trigger warnings in this fiction book, they were necessary to both the character and plot development. I’ll highlightContinue reading “In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Mosionier”
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”
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
Twitter summary: Girl and Boy 1 are friends. They become friends with Boy 2. Girl and Boy 2 start dating. Fast forward to their late 20s. The good: I’ll admit that there were certain chapters that made me tear up — those pesky tears came out of nowhere and bam, I felt Lydia’s broken heart,Continue reading “The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver”
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
Twitter summary: Maverick’s backstory; basically the prequel to The Hate U Give. The good: I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audiobook; Dion Graham’s performance as the narrator was incredible. I felt all the feelings. Highly recommend listening to the audiobook. Thomas is a genuine storyteller — I loved Maverick’s story, it provides a story inContinue reading “Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas”
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