BOOK REVIEWS
My Life with the Chimpanzees (by Jane Goodall)
I’ve always had a deep affection for chimpanzees, monkeys, and gorillas. It astounds me how closely they resemble humans in their behaviors, intellect, and emotions. I aspire to one day…
The Making of Us (by Lisa Jewell)
I have the utmost intention of reading every book written by Lisa Jewell. Her stories are simply captivating, and I never know which literary world I’ll be immersed in next, and I absolutely adore it!
The Jackal’s Mistress (by Chris Bohjalian)
It’s been a while since I’ve read a Chris Bohjalian novel, so I promptly placed a hold on The Jackal’s Mistress when my local library acquired a copy.
Ushers (by Joe Hill)
Author Joe Hill is easily one of my favorite horror writers. And why wouldn’t he be — he’s the son of Stephen King! I’ve read all of his novels and short story collections…
The Last Heir to Blackwood Library (by Hester Fox)
With the spooky reading season approaching, I was in the mood for a book involving a haunted house. Scrolling through books I saved on the Hoopla app, I came across The Last Heir to Blackwood Library...
Silence (by Thich Nhat Hanh)
I like to have books for personal growth in my reading rotation. It was an appropriate time for me to read about the benefits of silence and stillness in my mindfulness practice as I embark on a new adventure — retirement.
The Little Book of Hygge (by Meik Wiking)
I had a vague understanding of Hygge from my use of the Calm app and mindfulness practice. I wanted to learn more about it, so I added The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking to my wish list on the Libby app. Recently, I’ve noticed people posting...
U is for Undertow (by Sue Grafton)
I’m getting close to finishing the Alphabet series by Sue Grafton. I’ve enjoyed all books in the series, otherwise I wouldn’t keep reading them; furthermore, U is for Undertow, stands out as one of my favorites.
Lost Girl of the Lake (by Joe McKinney & Michael McCarty)
I wanted to read a book on my Kindle and decided to try Lost Girl of the Lake by Joe McKinney and Michael McCarty. I’ve owned this e-book for so long that...
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