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The Friday Afternoon Club (by Griffin Dunne)
My only knowledge of Griffin Dunne, prior to reading this family memoir, was his role in the 1987 movie Who’s That Girl, starring Madonna. Growing up and well into adulthood, I have been a huge fan of Madonna’s.
Ushers (by Joe Hill)
Author Joe Hill is easily one of my favorite horror writers. And why wouldn’t he be — he’s the son of Stephen King! I’ve read all of his novels and short story collections…
The Last Heir to Blackwood Library (by Hester Fox)
With the spooky reading season approaching, I was in the mood for a book involving a haunted house. Scrolling through books I saved on the Hoopla app, I came across The Last Heir to Blackwood Library...
Silence (by Thich Nhat Hanh)
I like to have books for personal growth in my reading rotation. It was an appropriate time for me to read about the benefits of silence and stillness in my mindfulness practice as I embark on a new adventure — retirement.
The Rooster Bar (by John Grisham)
I’ve been a fan of John Grisham since the beginning of his writing career, so I was disappointed to not have liked The Rooster Bar as much as I hoped. Especially since I attended Grisham’s author event…
The Little Book of Hygge (by Meik Wiking)
I had a vague understanding of Hygge from my use of the Calm app and mindfulness practice. I wanted to learn more about it, so I added The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking to my wish list on the Libby app. Recently, I’ve noticed people posting...
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