Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz
There is one indisputable way to identify a cult, one characteristic they all share. It is the notion that anyone who does not agree with the group’s beliefs or choices, who expresses concerns, who simply dares to ask questions, is deemed “unsafe.”
Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard
The Coast Salish people think trees have personhood too. They teach that the forest is made of many nations living side by side in peace, each contributing to this earth.
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Life is unfair, and sometimes it helps to irrationally blame someone for it.
The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl
I always find more answers in a forest than in my own hot attic of a mind.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
There was no way I was waking up every morning to face myself.
The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams
No dark fate determines the future. We do. Each day and each moment, we are able to create and re-create our lives and the very quality of human life on our planet. This is the power we wield.
A Hard Kick in the Nuts by Stephen Steve-O Glover
Despite the mind-numbingly stupid things Glover and the Jackass crew get up to, Steve-O is a smart guy. Now, he’s healthy and sober, and this book is an exercise in learning from your mistakes, self-improvement, and growth. Throughout the book, Steve-O talks about his addictions (several), his career (varied), and how he’s had a roller coaster of a life.
July's Book Competition - Non Fiction by BIPOC Author
My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “Non-fiction by BIPOC author” for July.
Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble by Dan Lyons
“Cults are not usually filled with people who can take a joke.” and “The first rule in a cult is that you don’t criticize the cult.” are just two of the fantastic quotes you’ll find in this book about what it’s like working at a tech start-up. In the six years since publication, I can say, not much has changed.
Best Books for Gifting in 2021
There’s no shortage of ways to share books around gift-giving occasions. If you want something for a specific type of reader in your life, here are my favorites.
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by David Grohl
I don’t actively seek out memoirs. But Dave Grohl has always seemed like a genuinely awesome guy, and his music makes its way onto every playlist I’ve ever made. A good bit of Dave Grohl’s music makes up the soundtrack to my life – so naturally, I wanted to learn about his.
Best Books for Self Development Through Reading
There are so many ways to begin your self-development journey. In addition to hiring a coach (hi!), it’s never too late to read and discover yourself through books. These are my favorites in my journey so far and I hope they help you.