The Golem and the Jinni (Book Review)
This is a satisfying escape read, perfect for the summer. I give it five stars. It was interesting, well written, kept my attention to the end, and I never knew how it would all resolve.
5 Star Books
The Art of Possibility (Book Review)
You’ll be glad to have read it because there will be something there you can immediately utilize for the better. But meanwhile it is engaging and fun!
Edgar and Lucy (Book Review)
Given the subject matter and size of this book, most of you won’t read it, but wow, this is a redeeming example of post modern literature, which was especially appreciated by me after reading and abandoning several others recently.
Arabella (Book Review)
Never sappy, sexy, nor too trivial, this is romance at its best. It is a solid, upstanding, and enjoyable read.
Mindset (Book Review)
This is a wonderful book that I think everyone could benefit from reading. I give it five stars.
The Weight of Ink (Book Review)
I am so fulfilled with this read that I feel unwilling to start another book anytime soon; I need to linger a while more in the afterglow of this one.
Prisoners of Geography (Book Review)
This is an interesting look at how geography has shaped history, and how it will continue to shape it in the future as well.
Little Fires Everywhere (Book Review)
This book is a good exploration on the topic of motherhood, as well as a compelling story. I give it five stars.
The Great Alone (Book Review)
This is a magnificent novel set in Alaska, although very difficult in places. I give it five stars.
GodDependency (Book Review)
This book talks about how to reverse codependency with a spiritual dependency on God. And codependency is defined more widely than I thought of it before, to the point where it includes most of us at least in some way or degree.
The Wisdom of Sundays (Book Review)
This five star book is one of my favorite books this year. It is the best bits and nuggets from Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday program. And it is beautifully laid out with photographs, making the whole experience of reading it meandering and thoughtful.
Books of Poetry I’ve Been Enjoying
I’ve been enjoying these two books of poetry lately and have marked some to eventually share with you.
Cookbooks I Recommend for Gift Giving in 2017
All these cookbooks have gorgeous food, delicious recipes, creative approaches, and phenomenal photography.
A Piece of the World (Book Review)
Read this book when you are in the mood for something that is short and deep and not plot driven. I give it a very hushed five stars.
Dot Journaling (aka Bullet Journaling!) Book Review
People often ask me how I can get done all that I do, and keeping a bullet journal is part of that answer. Start keeping one yourself, customized to be most effective for you.
The Wright Brothers (Book Review)
It is the perfect blend of a great writer and thorough researcher– with a direct and unadorned style– writing a full account of very remarkable, but likable people.
The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Book Review)
I thoroughly enjoyed this 2017 Newberry Award winner that many said was the best book of 2016.