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...]
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...]
Sixteen Sweet Books About Basketball
It's basketball season! I have to admit, I don't watch it and don't know the first thing about who has made it to the Sweet Sixteen or whether or not it has even started, but I'm sure that many of you are. So, for you, I have conducted some research on fiction and nonfiction books about basketball and have compiled a list of sixteen sweet reads for you. All synopses based on … [Read more...]
Mini Reviews – Power and Empathy
Dr. Mütter’s Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine by Cristin O’Keefe AptowiczA fascinating look at the man who revolutionized anesthesia, how he got there, and the rivals he battled over the decades. It has some pretty fascinating (read: gross and morbid) facts about medical procedures in the 1800's that kept it interesting. You … [Read more...]
7 Deadly Sins: Reader Edition
Readers - let's face it. Books are downright sinful. We ignore people and social events in order to finish a book, feel a little bit of guilt for reading one book over another, and judge others for their reading habits (even if we don't admit it). If you don't believe me, then keep reading. The 7 Deadly Sins Lust - Let's be real - readers lust after first editions … [Read more...]