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...]
My Favorite Books of December 2021
Is there anything cozier than reading in front of the Christmas tree? I think not. I read 10 books in December. Of those, I gave four perfect grades. The perfect books were one nonfiction book and three fiction ones. My reviews of my favorite books of December are below. What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and … [Read more...]