I get giddy about a good reading month, and April certainly was one. I didn't read a lot in April. I only read nine books, which isn't a lot for me. But of those, I gave five perfect grades. Five books I loved is a successful reading month for me, for sure. My reviews of my favorite books of April are below. My Favorite Books of … [Read more...]
Books I Dropped in 2021
Have you heard about the concept of a "don't do" list? Instead of a "to do" list, you create a list of things not to do. Then you focus on getting through the day and not doing those things. It's supposed to help you break bad habits and focus on what's really important. This post is essentially a "don't do" list. It's the list of books I … [Read more...]
My 12 Favorite Nonfiction Books of 2021
I read nonfiction books differently. I tend to read them in hardcover and highlight them, making notes in the margins. I take this approach when I want to actively learn from them. Or I listen to them as audiobooks, especially if they're memoirs. I love listening to memoirs and self-help books. Regardless of how I read it, I have a nonfiction … [Read more...]