You know how sometimes you read a book and it raises so many philosophical questions that you know you'll be thinking about it for a long time to come? Well, A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki is one of those books. On the one hand, it's a novel, but on the other it's a philosophical discussion about life, time, and what's real in this world. This is likely because the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
10 Reasons Butter is Amazing
Let's talk about butter. It's delicious, goes with pretty much everything (seriously, people even put it in their coffee), and is hands down my favorite condiment. I buy it by the tub and my poor husband has to remind me every time that we go to the grocery store that no, we are not out of butter. Clearly, I am on #TeamButter. But aside from being delicious, butter also has … [Read more...]
March Favorites: TV, Books, and Websites
Another month is nearly over! It’s now well into the season that we Floridians call “hot.” The theme this month seems to have been awesome women, from Amy Poehler and Tiny Fey to my own sister! Now that is a good month. … [Read more...]
8 Surprising Celebrity Authors
We all know that celebrities love to write books. It seems like everyone's done it - Paris Hilton, Tina Fey, Neil Patrick Harris, Lauren Conrad, and most fading rock stars. But did you know that the following celebrities also tried their hand at writing a book? I didn't! Oh, and if you want to find out who's written some weird children's books, check out Papermag's list.Joe … [Read more...]
“All That Is Solid” Is Superb
If you were to read the description of All That Is Solid Melts Into Air, you would be led to believe that it is a sweeping story about last days of the Soviet Union. Though this is true, it fails to truly capture the intimate storylines of its three main characters: a former journalist working in a factory, a young piano player forced from his home, and a doctor who … [Read more...]