I mentioned in my post Vacation Book List that one of my favorite summer authors is Kristin Hannah. I just finished another one of her excellent books: Magic Hour. Following her usual themes, Hannah wrote this book about sisters and set it in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest. But from there, she took some unique departures. The […]
Books
Books That Shaped America
The Library of Congress recently released a list of books that they felt had a great impact on the American psyche. They are quick to note that this is not a list of the best American books, but rather ones that sparked debate and forced Americans to think about who we are and how we […]
Vacation Book List
I realized today that I haven’t officially recognized the start of summer vacation on the blog yet. Hooray! Usually, summer for me means travel time. Sometimes it’s a few short trips, sometimes it’s something bigger (like the cruise in Alaska last summer). Additionally, for the past 7 years, the end of August has always meant […]
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?
As a huge fan of The Office, I’ve been eyeing this memoir by Mindy Kaling, one of the head writers/ producers and actresses on the show, for many months now. Funnily enough, I apparently bought it in the Kindle store awhile back, and then forgot that I had it until I opened my Kindle to […]
Another Mini Gem by Ms. Vanderkam
Regular readers will all know by now that I’m a big fan of Laura Vanderkam (168 Hours; All the Money in the World). This is my third blog post about her in less than a year, which is more than I can say for any of my favorite fiction writers. I can’t help it; she’s current, […]
Every Town Worth Knowing: Poughkeepsie Edition
After listening to the audiobook of Everyone Worth Knowing, I have a few things to say to the author, Lauren Weisberger, about the town of Poughkeepsie. My hometown. Dear Ms. Weisberger, I don’t pretend to know anything about the world of New York socialites, fashion and PR. You are clearly well-versed in this environment, and […]