BOOK REVIEWS
Elvis and Me (by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley)
The audiobook of Elvis and Me by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley has been sitting in my Audible library for a while. I was motivated to listen to this book after recently reading…
The Oligarch’s Daughter (by Joseph Finder)
It’s been too long since I’ve read a Joseph Finder book! The Oligarch’s Daughter is an outstanding, suspenseful, fast-paced spy thriller…
Traveling Music: The Soundtrack to My Life and Times (by Neil Peart)
Continuing my literary journey of Neil Peart’s writing with his third book, Traveling Music: The Soundtrack to My Life and Times. The book picks up right where he left off…
The Drowners (by David A. Anderson)
David A. Anderson’s, The Drowners, is a creative non-fiction that follows 15-year-old Aaron through a poignant year in his life. Set in 1990’s Dublin…
Beginner’s Mind - Words + Music (by Yo-Yo Ma)
Audible produces a Words + Music series, which allows listeners to consume a brief overview of various music artists. I enjoyed learning about legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma in this Audible Original, Beginner’s Mind.
Alanis Morissette - Words + Music (by Alanis Morissette)
I vividly remember listening to Alanis Morissette’s album, Jagged Little Pill, when I was in college. Her music was unique and empowering in the mid-90s. It felt like she was bravely breaking barriers for women with her honest lyrics.
From Here to the Great Unknown (by Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough)
Growing up, my parents were Elvis Presley fans. His albums played on the record player, and his movies were on the television. I was really young when Elvis died in 1977…
My Inventions (by Nikola Tesla)
Thanks to my husband, I have been interested in the life and inventions of Nikola Tesla for many years. We’ve collected several books about him over the years, watched television programs illustrating his genius inventions, and…
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.
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