BOOK REVIEWS

A Walk in the Woods (by Bill Bryson)
I frequently encounter author Bill Bryson in my bookish social media feeds, and I’m aware of his widespread popularity. As a nature lover, I recently added A Walk in the Woods to my reading list.

Elon Musk (by Walter Isaacson)
Even though Elon Musk is a controversial person now more than ever, I enjoy learning about people and understanding their unique lives. Walter Isaacson’s writings are particularly esteemed…

All About Love (by bell hooks)
I discovered bell hooks through one of my favorite Buddhist meditation teachers, Sharon Salzberg. Salzberg frequently praised bell hooks in her podcasts and books…

The Storyteller (by Dave Grohl)
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Nirvana in the early 90s and was particularly fond of the Foo Fighters’ popular songs. While I may not have been a huge fan of grunge or alternative rock, I couldn’t help but appreciate the raw talent…

Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life (by Ruth Franklin)
I’m thrilled that Goodreads has introduced Community Favorites Challenges. While I might not always manage to…

Elvis and Me (by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley)
The audiobook of Elvis and Me by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley has been sitting in my Audible library for a while. I was motivated to listen to this book after recently reading…

Traveling Music: The Soundtrack to My Life and Times (by Neil Peart)
Continuing my literary journey of Neil Peart’s writing with his third book, Traveling Music: The Soundtrack to My Life and Times. The book picks up right where he left off…

The Drowners (by David A. Anderson)
David A. Anderson’s, The Drowners, is a creative non-fiction that follows 15-year-old Aaron through a poignant year in his life. Set in 1990’s Dublin…

Empty Your Cup (by C. Martins)
Empty Your Cup is a unique poetry collection by C. Martins. I often find poetry difficult to comprehend, but this collection is so relevant to my experiences that I was immediately impressed by the poet’s insight.
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