Twitter summary: While babysitting Briar, Emira is unjustly questioned by the store security guard about her relationship with Briar. A bystander films the encounter and the video threatens Briar’s family. The good: I truly believe that the people you choose to spend your time with (i.e., friends) are family, no doubt that Emira’s friends haveContinue reading “Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid”
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The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
Twitter summary: “I am Ana. I was the wife of Jesus of Nazareth. I am a voice.” The good: I am surprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did. Set in a time when women are basically measured in worth as property, Sue Monk Kidd writes the story of Ana — theContinue reading “The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd”
In the FLO by Alisa Vitti
Twitter summary: Vitti introduces the Cycle Syncing Method, a biohacking program for women to reclaim and optimize all aspects of their life. The good: Ever heard of the infradian rhythm? In addition to the 24-hour circadian rhythm, women have a second biological rhythm which generally lasts 28 days. I learned so much more than howContinue reading “In the FLO by Alisa Vitti”
We Are Never Meeting In Real Life by Samantha Irby
Twitter summary: The comedic life experience essays of Samantha Irby The good: Irby is refreshingly honest about her past and experiences while openly writing (speaking) her mind. All the power to you, girl! The bad: I did not enjoy reading the essays but I think I would prefer listening to them via an audiobook. IContinue reading “We Are Never Meeting In Real Life by Samantha Irby”
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Twitter summary: The every day musings of Olive, a woman in her later years of life, living in a small town in Maine. The good: I did not read the first book* so I was introduced to Olive right from the get go with no background context. Each chapter has its own plot line thatContinue reading “Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout”
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Twitter summary: BRB while I give myself the opportunity to sleep for 8 hours every single night. The good: I’ve been on a brain kick lately as I want to improve my brain health and train my brain (click here for the review on Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher, creator of Ziva Meditation).Continue reading “Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker”
Conviction by Denise Mina
Twitter summary: Anna’s life is turned upside down and thus, begins her obsession (or conviction, I should say) to solve the true crime podcast with a mysterious link to her past. The good: I liked the storytelling of the podcast but unfortunately, not much else. The bad: I’ll be brutally honest and say that IContinue reading “Conviction by Denise Mina”
Grown-Up Pose by Sonya Lalli
Twitter summary: Anu has a quarter life crisis and wishes to discover that she’s more than just a mom and a wife. The good: Imogen’s anger when telling Anu to wake up. The bad: I kept waiting for the punch line, the big ah-ha moment, but it never came. The book was unfortunately predictable andContinue reading “Grown-Up Pose by Sonya Lalli”
The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister
Twitter summary: A girl grows up on a remote island with only her father, who teaches her to rely on her senses above all else. The good: This book makes me want to stop and smell the roses or breathe in the salty ocean air. It is easy to forget how our bodies know exactlyContinue reading “The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister”
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Twitter summary: A mother-daughter duo come to a perfectly planned town and influence every member of the Richardson household. The good: This is my second* time reading the book, with this time for my work book club, and again, I was beyond engrossed in the book. Ng tells a marvelous tale layering in plot linesContinue reading “Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng”
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