After reading a few non-fiction books in a row, I was thrilled when The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney became available at the library. It's been getting rave reviews from people I trust (like Sarah's Bookshelves) and I had the sneaking suspicion I was going to love it, which I did. The Nest is the story of a four siblings who are banking on an inheritance, only to … [Read more...]
Could You Be Happier? Maybe You Need a Happiness Project
If you were to ask me if I was happy when I first started reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, I would have said yes. I have a great husband, great friends, a job that I like, and a comfortable life. Still, there are days when I curse the day ahead simply because the sun had to rise and I have to get up and face the it. This is usually when the guilt kicks in … [Read more...]
‘Sometimes the Wolf’ a Gritty, Family-Driven Mystery
I'm not a big reader of mysteries and thrillers but this year I'm trying to widen my reading net and have been picking up more than usual. Such was the case with Sometimes the Wolf by Urban Waite, a title that I've had on my Kindle for longer than I care to admit. I'm one of those readers who tends to ignore books that have been on my Kindle for too long but if this one is any … [Read more...]
‘The Thank You Economy’ and Why Manners Matter
In the town where I was born there was this great, locally owned Ace Hardware store. It was owned by the same family for as long as I could remember and they knew everyone and everything that was happening in town. My grandparents were frequent customers because they lived a few doors down and while I don't know that they were all friends, they certainly had a sense of … [Read more...]
I Am a Bad Feminist and That’s Okay (Book Review)
Confession: I am a bad feminist. I try, I really do, but sometimes it can be exhausting and while I'm pretty vocal in my beliefs, I sometimes let things slide because I have other things to do. Luckily, Roxane Gay has granted me a reprieve because she, too, is a Bad Feminist. There were parts of this book that made me feel like I found a kindred spirit (I, too, find rap … [Read more...]