Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o
What a wonderful book! This is the first picture book I’ve recommended on my blog, but it’s just so good, I had to do it!…
Year: 2020
10 Amazing Books That Will Motivate You
Like pretty much everyone else on the planet, I'm feeling a bit of the 2020 blues. Which is why whenever I find myself stressed out,…
100 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Gary Provost
Do you get overwhelmed by the gazillion books on writing? Maybe it’s just me, but I want to read them all! Alas, my heart is…
Tales of Ever After: A Fellowship of Fantasy Anthology
Three things I'm totally in love with: sushi rolls, extra-sharp cheddar, and retellings of classic fairy tales. I get all sparkly-eyed at the promise of…
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
True story: I used to be obsessed with Dateline, a dark and twisted show about people committing crimes. Glued to the television, night after night,…
Mama Day by Gloria Naylor
Maybe it was the fascinating title: Mama Day. Maybe it was the book cover—hands outstretched, conjuring up lighting from a stormy sky. Whatever it was,…
5 Books That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
Welcome! Today, I gush over my some of my favorite humor books. These are wonderfully written, incredibly clever, and all kinds of fun! I totally…
Shakespeare in Love…with Food
You might be surprised that besides writing about romance, tragedy, and ghosts, Shakespeare also wrote some great passages describing food and drink. Below are some…
Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
Chances are you know Jim Gaffigan, the comedian who rose to fame with his “Hot Pocket” routine. (If you haven’t seen him do this routine,…
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
For starters, you have to listen to the audio version because ahhh, that voice! Soft and soothing--Gilbert's voice will totally entrance you. I love it…