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”
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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”
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”
Remember by Lisa Genova
Twitter summary: I already forgot the four steps to make a memory. Guess I should have paid more attention… The good: This book is easy to read and digest — in fact, it was almost too easy to read and digest. Genova provides basic examples and scientific notes to deliver her message with zero fuss;Continue reading “Remember by Lisa Genova”
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Twitter summary: The familial story about four generations of Koreans living in Japan. The good: Even though this book is fiction, I learned a great deal about the tense relationship between Korea and Japan; I was fascinated. I was immediately drawn to the characters of Sunja and Kunghee — I felt as though I couldContinue reading “Pachinko by Min Jin Lee”
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”
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”
Shipped by Angie Hockman
Twitter summary: Henley and Graeme, work rivals are competing for the same promotion, are on an adventurous Galapagos Island cruise together. I wish I was on this cruise! The good: This book makes me want to go back to Ecuador and explore this beautiful planet. Oh, how I missing travelling! There were beautiful moments betweenContinue reading “Shipped by Angie Hockman”
The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen
Twitter summary: Emma Saylor spends three weeks with her maternal grandmother and mother’s family to discover they have always been a part of her. The good: I loved the initial plot and lead up. I was immediately intrigued by Waverly’s story and Emma Saylor’s (I can’t decide if she’s an Emma or a Saylor soContinue reading “The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen”
Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh
Twitter summary: Elena, now Angel made, is training against the impeding threat of Lijuan or… is the threat coming from another angel wanting power? The good: I love Elena’s budding relationship with each of Raphael’s Seven. Each character has been beautifully constructed for a specific purpose and I’m curious about their individual stories. Book 2Continue reading “Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh”
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