BOOK REVIEWS
Mercury and Me (by Jim Hutton)
During the 1980s, I wasn’t a fan of Queen’s music, though I was certainly familiar with their hits, which played constantly on the radio. I instantly became intrigued by the band, especially…
The Fruitful Darkness (by Joan Halifax)
Joan Halifax is a fascinating Buddhist teacher I enjoy learning from, so I was excited to purchase The Fruitful Darkness: A Journey Through Buddhist Practice and Tribal Wisdom on Audible. In…
Bringing Home the Dharma (by Jack Kornfield)
I’ve long been curious about Buddhism and eager to learn more about this rich spiritual tradition. So when Jack Kornfield’s Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are became…
The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre (by Natasha Lester)
In 2023, I had the pleasure of attending an author event featuring Natasha Lester in conversation with Marie Benedict. I was already familiar with Benedict’s work but new to Lester’s. Since her...
Too Old For This (by Samantha Downing)
I discovered Samantha Downing through her novella Sleeping Dogs Lie on Audible and instantly fell in love with her sharp, darkly funny style. So when two different authors recommended…
The Room Next Door (by Wendy Walker)
This isn’t a traditional book review. It’s about my experience with Wendy Walker’s The Room Next Door—and continuing to give myself permission to DNF books I’m not loving.
The Intern (by Gregg Hurwitz)
I’m still relatively new to the Orphan X series by Gregg Hurwitz, but the journey is thrilling. I’m thoroughly enjoying the short stories that accompany each installment. The Intern is the third and…
Jane Eyre (by Charlotte Brontë)
My grandma played a pivotal role in introducing me to books, libraries, and the joy of storytelling. She read books to me from a young age. During the summer months, we would…
Meditations (by Marcus Aurelius)
I was introduced to Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations through fellow readers sharing their weekend reads on the Goodreads social media thread. Several factors piqued my interest in this book: the title…
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