Last Minute Book Gift Ideas
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Queen Among the Dead by Lesley Livingston
Celtic mythology and YA Fantasy come together for Queen Among the Dead
Woman, Captain, Rebel by Margaret Willson
Margaret Willson compiled a fascinating retelling of Captain Thuridur’s life in Woman, Captain, Rebel. Thuridur defied many conventions of the time for how women were to act, what they were to wear, and how they are viewed within the Icelandic society.
Reboot: Leadership and The Art of Growing Up by Jerry Colonna
And when we make mistakes—when we fail to lead—our identity; our sense of self; our self-esteem; our deeply held beliefs about what it will take to feel loved and safe and that we belong, as well as that most the basic ability to provide for ourselves and our loved ones, seems to implode.
The Nature of Oaks by Douglas W. Tallamy
Oaks support more forms of life and more fascinating interactions than any other tree genus in North America.
Why I'm Using The StoryGraph Instead of GoodReads
Goodreads has been a reader’s best friend for nearly a decade, but it’s time to shake things up. Check out The StoryGraph to track your books and learn your reading stats.
November Book Competition - Holiday Themed
My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “Holiday Themed” and there was a surprise this month!
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
Being different conditions you toward cautiousness, even as it demands that you be bold.
The River of Silver by S. A. Chakraborty
Men like Kaveh would rather me be a silent icon they can worship instead of a leader who actually challenges them.
The Paris Library
People are awkward, they don’t always know what to do or say. Don’t hold it against them. You never know what’s in their hearts.
The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
There is doom to be found everywhere if doom is what you seek.
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
“Because the problem with knowledge, Miss Rhodes, is its inexhaustible craving. The more of it you have, the less you feel you know….”
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
The Lost Apothecary tells the story of present-day Caroline and late 1700s Nella. These two women are different, with different problems, but common similarities of troubled relationships and external forces seemingly working against them.
October Book Competition - Sci Fi
My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted Sci-Fi and while it was close, we have a new winner and new leader!
Discipline is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control by Ryan Holiday
Discipline isn’t just endurance and strength. It’s also finding the best, most economical way of doing something. It’s the commitment to evolving and improving so that the tasks get more efficient as you go.
House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City Book 2) by Sarah J. Maas
Bryce continues to discover Danika’s secrets, despite Danika’s death two years prior, and we learn of Danika’s involvement with Ophion, the human rebel alliance trying to take down the Vanir and the Asteri.
House of Earth and Blood (Cresecent City Series Book 1) by Sarah J. Maas
When Bryce is out on the town one night, she meets unspeakable tragedy. Two years later, this night resurfaces and Hunt is assigned to watch Bryce and solve the mystery of that night. Neither Bryce nor Hunt predict the truth they will uncover and the nasty web the angels have woven to retain power and keep the other citizens under their thumbs.
The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp
“Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is a result of good work habits. That’s it in a nutshell.” - Twyla Tharp