BOOK REVIEWS
The Storyteller (by Dave Grohl)
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Nirvana in the early 90s and was particularly fond of the Foo Fighters’ popular songs. While I may not have been a huge fan of grunge or alternative rock, I couldn’t help but appreciate the raw talent…
Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life (by Ruth Franklin)
I’m thrilled that Goodreads has introduced Community Favorites Challenges. While I might not always manage to…
The Believer (by Ralph Blumenthal)
Recently, my husband and I discovered a captivating television show on National Geographic called UFOs: Investigating the Unknown. This program presented…
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.
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