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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.
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...
The Real Sherlock (by Lucinda Hawksley)
I am quite familiar with the legendary writer, Arthur Conan Doyle, and his spectacular creation of Sherlock Holmes; however, my knowledge about the man behind the infamous character was quite limited. Audible Original Podcast offered...
A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs (by Ben Garrod)
Like a lot of people, the Jurassic Park movies sparked my curiosity about dinosaurs. So when I saw this short Audible Original Podcast offered as part of my Audible membership, I easily added it to my library.
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.
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