Be honest - are you reading as diversely as you could be? If you're like me, the answer is no and I'm always trying to do a better job of reading more books by minorities or genres that are outside of my comfort zone. Regardless of what definition you use, the following 7 reads should fit the bill to help you diversify your shelves in the New Year. Between the Word … [Read more...]
Best Books Of 2015: #30Authors Edition
Every book lover enjoys the Best Books lists that come out every December, but what I look forward to most is seeing how spot-on book bloggers are when it comes to choosing the next best thing. Each year, I run an event titled #30Authors, which is 30 authors reviewing their favorite books on 30 blogs in 30 days. I hand-pick each and every author who participates and … [Read more...]
Christmas Books for Your Office Gift Exchange
Today's guest post is from author Vicki Lesage.Looking for a present for the office gift exchange? What do you get for someone you don’t really know that well, but who you want to think you put a lot of thought into their gift? While staying within the pre-set $10-$20 limit, of course.How about one of these books: For the coworker who’s stressing about planning … [Read more...]
4 Books Every Female Entrepreneur Should Read
You have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince and same holds true for career advice books. As for me, I've read many and will likely read many more, but a few over the years have stuck out as great ones and I decided to share my favorites with you. I hope you find your next career book! Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office by Dr. Lois Frankel If you are … [Read more...]
National Authors Day – 8 Books That Changed My Life
Today is a double whammy for the literature world because it's both National Authors Day and Family Literacy Day. As a reader and reviewer, I naturally love authors but what #30Authors has reminded me the past two years is that I am also incredibly grateful to them. Authors are so much more than people who write books for us to enjoy, they are also friends, … [Read more...]
30 Book Ideas for the Men In Your Life
Trying to decide what to get Dad for Father's Day? Check out these 30 book ideas for the men in your life (okay, let's be honest - the ladies will love them, too). To read the full descriptions of each book, click here. You may also be interested in 10 Books to Feed Your Brain or Sixteen Books About Basketball.What book are you getting your dad? … [Read more...]
Mini-Reviews about Feminism
I'm fortunate. I'm the oldest of four girls in a family that embraced my talkative, know-it-all demeanor and fostered my confidence in myself that I can do anything I put my mind to. Surely, I've had (and still have) my doubts, but I married a man who is equally supportive of my having a career and fully expects (and is looking forward to) me to be the bread-winner. So, … [Read more...]
8 Ways A Book Cover Will Turn Me Off
Let's be honest - we all judge a book by its cover. We try not to but, as with people, first impressions matter and certain "types" of books tend to have a similar style of covers, so it's hard not to judge. I'm not going to include any example photos because I don't want to call out any books and offend someone, but I'm sure you can picture a few from each category. So, here … [Read more...]