Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez
An interesting look into how humanity’s view of women has resulted in data bias around the world.
Best Reads for the Summer
If you’re looking for something delightful to read this summer, look no further than these books and series. There’s something on this list for everyone!
The Mirror Visitor Series by Christelle Dabos
A rollercoaster fantasy series full of magic, mystery, mayhem, and a bit of love and redemption thrown in. A great series for teens and older!
May's Book Competition - Something Happy
My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “something happy” for the May book. Two wildly different books with shockingly similar themes made for a close competition.
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
A beautiful novella about a monk and a robot and the meaning of friendship.
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.
Song of the Fae by Tricia O'Malley
After several successful fantasy-romance series, Tricia O’Malley debuted The Wildsong Series with Song of the Fae. Set in the fictional Irish town of Grace’s Cove, O’Malley brings back a few characters from a past series for all-new adventures.
To Read or Not to Read…
Quit while you’re ahead or read a book you don’t love? I share some guidelines on when to read and when to quit books in progress.
35 Things I’ve Learned - A Birthday Post
I’m 35 and still getting better. Here’s another birthday list of things I’ve learned.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (Alex Stern Series)
Alex is a twenty-year-old freshman who received a full scholarship to Yale because she can see ghosts. When things take a turn, Alex must figure out who deserves her trust and how far she’s willing to go to keep this new life that was given to her.
April's Book Competition - Memoir
My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted a memoir for the April book. Two wildly different books with shockingly similar themes made for close competition.
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
I sobbed at the end of this book. Make sure you have a box of tissues, and you’re somewhere you can ugly-cry because this book has all the feelings. While death is traditionally a complex topic, I appreciate how Klune allows hope and light to come from what is usually a somber event.
3 Ways to Choose Your Next Book from Your TBR Pile
Readers have hundreds of books waiting in their TBR pile - but how do you choose? Check out these three different ways of making TBR decisions.
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
A great book about mindset, attitude, and why money is power for women.
Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden
Witchcraft is becoming more and more mainstream and shows up frequently in fantasy books. What’s made up, what’s based in history, and how many types of witchcraft are there? Dive into this fascinating non-fiction read to learn more!
A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos
Magic. Mistrust. Mystery. Christelle Dabos takes us to a new world with much to love. As the first of a quartet, I can’t wait to read the other three!
Books for Social Interaction
Talking to people, especially after two years of limited interaction, scares most of us. That’s normal! Naturally, there are helpful books to help remind us how to interact with others after we’ve practically become feral.
Best Books of Q1 2022
Of twenty-six books read so far in 2022, here are my top seven from the first three months!
Bridgerton Season 2 Recap – The Viscount Who Loved Me
Bridgerton Season 2 follows the story of Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest of the eight Bridgerton children. After his sister, Daphne, has a successful first season and weds the Duke of Hastings, Anthony decides the following season will be the year he finds his viscountess. Anthony initially goes for the season's Diamond, Edwina Sharma, but is that who his heart desires?
Bridgerton Season 1 – The Duke & I Recap
The wait is over! Bridgerton Season 2 is here, so before you begin, read this recap of the first season and the review of Shonda Rhimes adaptation so far.