BOOK REVIEWS
The Haunting of a Bourbon Town (by Jeff Waldridge)
Lawrenceburg, a charming small town nestled in Central Kentucky, is a frequent destination for us. Its historic downtown and vibrant local businesses make it a delightful place to explore.
Roadshow (by Neil Peart)
I recently read Neil Peart’s fourth book, Roadshow: Landscape with Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle. It’s an incredible memoir that recounts Neil’s motorcycle journey from concert to…
The Recovering (by Leslie Jamison)
While the book description accurately describes its content, I must admit that I wasn’t entirely certain what to expect. This book is quite intricate, blending elements of a memoir, an analysis of authors…
The Castle on Sunset (by Shawn Levy)
I purchased the audiobook, “The Castle on Sunset: Life, Death, Love, Art, and Scandal at Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont,” by Shawn Levy, during an Audible sale. This book has been on my radar…
A Walk in the Woods (by Bill Bryson)
I frequently encounter author Bill Bryson in my bookish social media feeds, and I’m aware of his widespread popularity. As a nature lover, I recently added A Walk in the Woods to my reading list.
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…
Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road (by Neil Peart)
I’m a latecomer to the writings of Neil Peart. Just a few months ago, I learned he wrote several nonfiction books and some fiction books too. Watching interviews online, I was immediately drawn to his personality, intelligence, love of travel, and admiration of books.
The Masked Rider (by Neil Peart)
Recently, my husband and I have been listening to some of our favorite Rush songs. He then began watching YouTube videos of Neil Peart’s amazing drum performances. As you might guess, the rabbit hole of the internet led to the discovery of interviews with Neil about the books he has written. As a complete book nerd…
Books: A Memoir (by Larry McMurtry)
A few months ago, my husband and I watched the TV series, Fixer Upper: The Hotel, where Chip and Joanna Gaines transformed a building in Waco, Texas into The Hotel 1928. I was pleasantly surprised to watch Chip reveal to Joanna that he purchased Larry McMurtry’s bookstore, Booked Up, in Archer City, Texas…
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