BOOK REVIEWS
Finding the Mother Tree (by Suzanne Simard)
My love of nature and curiosity of how nature works, attracted me to this book. I see trees as precious and majestic so I was excited to learn more about these amazing creatures.
Blood Territory: The Death of Jimmy O’Connell (by Mark Whittaker)
Thanks to my Audible subscription, I have acquired a lot of short stories and podcasts. Blood Territory: The Death of Jimmy O’Connell by Mark Whittaker is an investigative podcast where the author seeks to find the truth of who killed Jimmy. The murder occurred in…
Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune (by Anderson Cooper)
In early 2023, I read Anderson Cooper’s book, Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty, because I am ever so curious about the Vanderbilt family. My interest in the Vanderbilts was planted during my childhood, with the very first time I visited Biltmore Estates in Asheville, North Carolina.
Break Shot: My First 21 Years (by James Taylor)
I started listening to James Taylor in the early 1990’s, so when Audible offered this short memoir free to members, I didn’t hesitate adding it to my library. Break Shot: My First 21 Years, is narrated by James Taylor and recorded…
Broken (in the Best Possible Way) (by Jenny Lawson)
I’m so grateful that Jenny Lawson continues to share her gift of humor as she opens-up to readers about coping with depression and anxiety. Broken (in the best possible way) is an excellent addition…
The Hot One (by Carolyn Murnick)
The Hot One: A Memoir of Friendship, Sex, and Murder by Carolyn Murnick is a unique book. Carolyn describes growing up in New Jersey with her best friend, Ashley. The two girls were close and began drifting apart when…
You Ought to Know (by Adam Wade)
You Ought to Know by Adam Wade, was a unique audiobook. I was attracted to Adam’s stories by the book description that mentioned him participating in story slams on The Moth. I love…
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (by Dee Brown)
This was an impulsive read for me. The Libby App offered unlimited copies of the audiobook version of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown in honor of Indigenous People’s Day. I had definitely heard of this book before and…
Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage (by Alfred Lansing)
I probably would have paid attention in my high school history class if they taught us about Sir Ernest Shackleton and his impressive voyage on the Endurance. This is an unbelievable story, and…
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